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Fed stablecoin rules: what GENIUS Act issuers must hold

The Fed's GENIUS Act stablecoin rules set 1:1 reserves, two-day redemption and tiered capital: what US issuers should model now.

2026-09-29 jurisdiction:united-states,regime:crypto,stablecoins,genius-act,federal-reserve By LicenceMap

MiCA stablecoin authorisation: why the ART route is empty

MiCA stablecoin authorisation has produced 39 e-money tokens and zero asset-referenced tokens, and the EBA now wants reserve rules reopened.

2026-09-29 jurisdiction:ireland, jurisdiction:france, regime:emoney, mica, stablecoins, emi By LicenceMap

Singapore stablecoin licence: what the MAS proposals change

A Singapore stablecoin licence would gate the MAS-regulated label, require full reserve backing and ban interest to holders. Consultation closes 16 October.

2026-09-17 jurisdiction:singapore, regime:emoney, Stablecoins, MAS, PaymentsLicensing By LicenceMap

Thailand stablecoin rules: wallet checks and transfer caps

Thailand stablecoin rules would require verified customer wallets and cap inbound and outbound transfers at THB 5 million a day.

2026-09-08 jurisdiction:thailand, regime:crypto, Stablecoins, TravelRule, CryptoCompliance By LicenceMap

Stablecoin issuer licence: bank or non-bank?

Stablecoin issuer licence choices now turn on entity type, permitted activities and group structure across five leading frameworks.

2026-09-03 jurisdiction:global, regime:crypto, Stablecoins, CryptoLicensing, EntityStructure By LicenceMap

MiCA review consultation extended to 30 September

The MiCA review consultation now runs to 30 September, putting CASP scope, stablecoins, staking, lending and DeFi under scrutiny.

2026-08-25 jurisdiction:eu, regime:crypto, MiCA, Stablecoins, CryptoRegulation By LicenceMap

Canada stablecoin dealer exemption: what changed in 2026

The Canada stablecoin dealer exemption offers a narrow immediate-delivery route, with no custody, leverage or blanket relief.

2026-08-20 jurisdiction:canada, regime:crypto, field:key_restrictions, Stablecoins, OSC, CryptoRegulation By LicenceMap

UK EMI licence overhaul: HM Treasury's 2026 payments consultation

HM Treasury's 14 July consultation puts the UK EMI licence structure on the table. Key proposals and the 6 October 2026 deadline explained.

2026-07-30 jurisdiction:united-kingdom, regime:emoney, field:recent_changes, EMI, UKPayments, Stablecoins By LicenceMap

GENIUS Act stablecoin rules: two comment deadlines in August 2026

Two GENIUS Act stablecoin rules close for comment in August 2026: FDIC BSA standards on 4 August and the FinCEN-led CIP proposal on 21 August.

2026-07-25 jurisdiction:united-states, regime:crypto, field:recent_changes, GENIUSAct, Stablecoins, FinCEN By LicenceMap

GENIUS Act stablecoin rules deadline missed: what changes now

US agencies missed the GENIUS Act stablecoin rules deadline on 18 July 2026; the 18 January 2027 effective date stands.

2026-07-25 jurisdiction:united-states, regime:crypto, field:recent_changes, GENIUSAct, Stablecoins, OCC By LicenceMap

MiCA stablecoin licensing in 2026: 21 issuers in, Tether out

MiCA stablecoin licensing in 2026: 21 authorised EMT issuers, zero ARTs, Tether out, and the EU consultation on the offshore gap closes 31 August.

2026-07-21 jurisdiction:france,regime:emoney,field:emi_authorisations,MiCA,Stablecoins,EMI By LicenceMap

GENIUS Act stablecoin rules: what the 18 July 2026 deadline means

The GENIUS Act stablecoin rules deadline arrives on 18 July 2026 with no final rules published. What issuers should plan around now.

2026-07-16 jurisdiction:united-states, regime:crypto, field:recent_changes, GENIUS Act, stablecoins, crypto regulation By LicenceMap

UK crypto authorisation: FCA's final rules and the window to apply

UK crypto authorisation is now final: existing FCA registrations do not carry over, and the window to apply opens on 30 September 2026.

2026-07-09 jurisdiction:united-kingdom, regime:crypto, field:recent_changes, FCA, Stablecoins, CryptoRegulation By LicenceMap

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