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21 Oct 2026, 17:57

Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking

The foundation called for regulation based on financial risks rather than technology, warning that overlapping rules could create uncertainty for crypto businesses across the EU.

21 Oct 2026, 17:26

Treasury Secretary Bessent Compares GENIUS Act to Lincoln-Era Reform

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday compared the Trump administration’s stablecoin legislation to historic banking reforms, arguing that the rules now taking shape could help define how payment stablecoins operate in the United States. In a post on X, Bessent praised the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) final rule implementing the [...]

21 Oct 2026, 16:17

OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules, Setting New Federal Oversight Standards

Summary The OCC finalized GENIUS Act regulations establishing federal oversight of payment stablecoin issuers, with implementation scheduled for January 2027. New federal rules establish requirements covering stablecoin reserves, redemption procedures, custody services, financial audits, risk management, and regulatory supervision. The OCC reviewed 47 industry comments addressing stablecoin rewards while establishing issuer approval procedures and separate […]

21 Oct 2026, 16:09

Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules

Six major blockchain organizations urged the SEC to formally recognize digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed regulatory framework.

21 Oct 2026, 15:51

New U.S. Regulations Allow Rewards for Stablecoin Users, Ban Direct Interest

Cryptocurrency users in the United States will not lose the option of earning returns on their stablecoin balances entirely. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has approved the final rules under the GENIUS Act, which formally prohibits the establishment of classic deposit-like structures and direct interest payments on digital dollars.

21 Oct 2026, 13:46

Ripple backs SEC crypto regulation proposal after $150 million XRP court battle

🚨 Ripple spent over $150 million on legal fees and now supports the SEC’s crypto rule proposal.