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In briefCFTC Obtains Court Order Requiring Louisiana Man and Arkansas Woman to Pay Over $31 Million in Digital Assets and Precious Metals Fraud Case
Topic evidencea digital assets and precious metals fraud involving the unincorporated Fundsz entity and its website
In briefUK FCA opens authorisation applications for regulated crypto firms
Topic evidenceFrom today, crypto firms can apply for authorisation from the FCA, marking a landmark moment as the UK takes a step closer towards becoming one of the most trusted places in the world to build and inv
SummaryThe FCA announced that crypto firms can apply for authorisation from today, bringing them under full regulation covering consumer protection, safeguarding, market integrity and financial resilience. Firms intending to keep operating should apply by 28 February 2027, ahead of the new regime starting on 25 October 2027. Authorisation is not automatic, and firms that cannot meet the standards will not be allowed to operate in the UK.
In briefAgenda for the first meeting of a forum on on-chain finance in the AI era
Topic evidence「AI時代を見据えたオンチェーン金融フォーラム」を今般立ち上げ、関係省庁等において、「オンチェーン金融」の社会実装の推進等に向けた検討を行う。
SummaryThe Financial Services Agency held the first meeting of the "On-Chain Finance Forum for the AI Era" on September 30, 2026. The Minister for Financial Services chairs the forum, with academic experts and government agencies as members. Materials include the member list and an FSA briefing paper on promoting blockchain-based on-chain finance, with an interim report and public-private roadmap planned for early 2027.
In briefESMA urges MiCA changes to add clarity, investor protection and rules for emerging crypto services
Topic evidenceESMA calls for changes to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services
SummaryThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) responded to the European Commission's consultation on reviewing the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Its recommendations include stronger investor protection such as marketing restrictions and cost transparency, enhanced supervisory powers, a new regulated service for firms giving access to DeFi, and clearer token classification rules.
In briefInterim final rule setting forms and procedures for the Stablecoin Certification Review Committee's review of state certifications
Topic evidenceThe Committee is adopting interim procedural regulations and forms to implement its responsibilities under section 4(c) of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act
SummaryThe Treasury Department, on behalf of the Stablecoin Certification Review Committee, issued an interim final rule establishing procedures and forms for reviewing state payment stablecoin regulators' certifications under section 4(c) of the GENIUS Act. The rule covers how certifications are submitted, the review procedures for initial certifications and recertifications, and definitions of "material change" and "significant change in circumstances." The rule is effective September 30, 2026, but certifications will not be accepted until the information collection receives Paperwork Reduction Act approval. Comments are due by November 30, 2026.
In briefSEC sues entities in at least $15 million fraud using WhatsApp to lure investors
Topic evidencemanipulated them into transferring crypto assets to the platform
In briefJapan's FSA announces another supported case under the FinTech Experiment Hub's Payment Innovation Project
Topic evidence本実証実験では、貿易取引における資金決済でのステーブルコインの活用について、実務上の対応を検証し、関連する法的論点の整理を行います。
SummaryOn September 29, 2026, the Financial Services Agency announced support for a demonstration experiment under the FinTech Experiment Hub and Payment Innovation Project (PIP). Six companies, including TradeWaltz, NTT DATA and several major Japanese banks, applied. The experiment will test practical use of stablecoins in settling trade payments and sort out related legal issues, and is expected to run from September 2026 for the time being. The FSA plans to publish the results after it ends.
In briefProposed rule implementing Federal Reserve duties under the GENIUS Act for stablecoins
Topic evidenceproposes to issue regulations to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) with respect to Board-supervised permitted payment stablecoin issuers
SummaryThe Federal Reserve Board proposes regulations under the GENIUS Act for permitted payment stablecoin issuers and related entities it supervises. It also proposes rules implementing the Act's tying prohibition, which applies to all such issuers. Public comments are due November 30, 2026.
In briefFed Proposes Application Rules for Bank Subsidiaries Issuing Payment Stablecoins
Topic evidenceregulations that would establish procedures to be followed by an insured State member bank that seeks to obtain Board approval for a subsidiary to issue payment stablecoins
SummaryThe Federal Reserve Board proposes procedures for insured state member banks seeking Board approval for a subsidiary to issue payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act. The proposal covers applicants, application rules, review factors, and hearing and final determination processes. Comments are due by November 30, 2026.</reasoning_effort>
In briefHKSAR Government's fourth digital green bond offering
Topic evidenceThe Digital Green Bonds were priced on 28 September as follows:
SummaryThe HKSAR Government announced on 29 September 2026 that it had priced around HK$20 billion of digital green bonds in HKD, RMB, USD and EUR under its Government Sustainable Bond Programme. The HKD tranche settles using tokenised deposits, and the issuance adopts ICMA's Bond Data Taxonomy version 2.01.
In briefSFC and AFRC extend cooperation to licensed firms and funds under new MoU
Topic evidenceLicensed Firm means a licensed corporation as defined in section 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the SFO or a licensed VAS provider
SummaryThe Securities and Futures Commission and the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council signed a new Memorandum of Understanding expanding their cooperation beyond listed entities. It covers financial and compliance reporting by licensed corporations, licensed virtual asset service providers, authorised funds and registered open-ended fund companies, along with related audit work. The MoU sets out a framework for information sharing, case referrals, mutual assistance and coordinated inspections, and supersedes the 2021 MoU.
In briefUK FCA recovers money for victims of a £1.5m crypto investment fraud
Topic evidencepersuading them to invest in fake cryptoasset opportunities through companies including CCX Capital and Astaria Group LLP
SummaryThe FCA obtained confiscation orders against Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga, who ran a fake cryptoasset investment scheme through companies including CCX Capital and Astaria Group LLP. At least 65 investors lost £1,541,799. Bedi was ordered to pay £603,404.28 and Mavanga £247,997.99, and the recovered funds will be returned to victims.
In briefESMA publishes 2027 work programme setting priorities for simpler, more integrated EU capital markets
Topic evidenceESMA will focus its 2027 MiCA activities on driving supervisory convergence for CASP supervision and operational resilience
SummaryThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its 2027 annual work programme, guided by its 2023–2028 multi-annual strategy. The programme marks a shift from preparation to delivery, covering expanded supervisory mandates, simplification of reporting and supervision, data and technology use, and supervisory convergence for crypto-asset service providers under MiCA.