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  1. FinCEN MEXC Global Order Bars Exchange From US Financial System Over $16 Billion in Illicit Flows

    On November 6, 2026, FinCEN issued a final order designating MEXC Global a primary money laundering concern and prohibiting US institutions from transacting with the exchange.

  2. Binance Hack Attributed to North Korea TraderTraitor as Withdrawals Resume

    The FBI has attributed the October 29 Binance hack to North Korea's TraderTraitor group. Withdrawals resumed on November 1 with net outflows exceeding $3.6 billion.

  3. OCC GENIUS Act Encourages Community Banks to Pursue Payment Stablecoin Roles

    The OCC issued its final rule under the GENIUS Act on October 21, 2026, inviting community banks to explore roles as permitted payment stablecoin issuers.

  4. OCC GENIUS Act Rule Sets January 2027 Effective Date for Payment Stablecoin Issuers

    The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued its final GENIUS Act rule on October 21 2026. The rule applies to permitted payment stablecoin issuers and takes effect January 18 2027.

  5. FCA Crypto Guidance Proposes Enhanced Due Diligence for Unhosted Wallets

    The FCA published consultation paper CP26/38 on 23 October 2026 with draft updates to its Financial Crime Guide that address due diligence on transfers involving unhosted crypto wallets.

  6. OCC GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rule Sets Standards for Payment Stablecoin Issuers

    The OCC published its first final rule under the GENIUS Act on October 23, 2026, establishing federal standards for payment stablecoin issuers under OCC jurisdiction.

  7. BLOOM Initiative Expands as Malaysia and Thailand Central Banks Join Singapore Project

    Monetary Authority of Singapore announced on 23 October 2026 that Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand have joined the BLOOM initiative as policymaker members to advance cross-border settlement in digital money.

  8. ASEAN stablecoin Cross-Border Project Expands with Central Bank Additions

    Singapore’s MAS announced on October 23, 2026 that Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand joined the BLOOM initiative to develop common rules for cross-border acceptance of regulated stablecoins and tokenized deposits.

  9. OCC GENIUS Act final rule Sets Standards for Payment Stablecoin Issuers

    The OCC issued its final rule under the GENIUS Act on October 21, 2026, establishing reserve, redemption and capital standards for payment stablecoin issuers under its supervision.

  10. OCC GENIUS Act final rule Sets Standards for Payment Stablecoin Issuers

    The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued its final rule under the GENIUS Act on October 21, 2026, establishing reserve and operational requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers.

  11. Bitcoin Rebound Pushes Price Above $83,000 as Oil Retreats and China GDP Beats Estimates

    Bitcoin rose above $83,000 on October 19, 2026, after oil prices eased and China reported Q3 GDP growth of 4.5 percent year-on-year.

  12. MiCA Stablecoin Oversight Strengthens with Recent ESMA and EBA Measures

    ESMA and EBA actions in mid-October 2026 provide the latest data on MiCA Titles III and IV compliance, sanctions, and supervision of significant stablecoins.