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Legal insights into the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, covering topics such as regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, tax implications, intellectual property issues, and case law developments. Helping you stay informed about global trends and regional variations to navigate the complex legal landscape of blockchain technology and digital assets.

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U.S. Treasury Proposes GENIUS Act Rules For Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, And Sale
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued proposed regulations implementing the GENIUS Act, establishing a comprehensive framework for payment stablecoin issuance and transactions in the United States. What obligations will issuers and digital asset service providers face under these new rules, and how will the extraterritorial provisions affect foreign entities engaging with U.S. persons?
United States Finance
JD
Jones Day
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Treasury Proposes Rules To Establish A Regulatory Framework Under Section 3 Of The GENIUS Act
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement Section 3 of the GENIUS Act, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins in the United States. The proposed rule introduces core prohibitions on unauthorized stablecoin issuance and creates obligations for digital asset service providers, with significant penalties for violations including fines up to $1 million per violation or imprisonment up to five years. Treasury is seeking publi
United States Finance
DM
Duane Morris LLP
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FASB Proposes New Guidance On Stablecoin Classification As Cash Equivalents And Enhanced Disclosure Requirements
On August 18, 2026, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a proposed accounting standards update (“ASU”) titled Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Cash Equivalents—Disclosure Enhancement and Evaluation of Certain Digital Assets. The proposed ASU seeks to clarify whether certain digital assets meet the definition of “cash equivalents” on the balance sheet, and to increase the transparency of the significant components of “cash equivalents.”
United States Accounting
MB
Mayer Brown
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After The Freeze: What Happens Next For Crypto Arbitrage And Exchange Control Risk?
The South African Reserve Bank's dispute with fintech Kastelo has evolved from an account freeze into a pivotal test case for how exchange control regulations apply to crypto arbitrage platforms. As the litigation moves beyond procedural questions to substantive regulatory compliance, businesses operating cross-border digital asset models face critical uncertainty about when client foreign exchange allowances can legitimately support platform-based crypto transactions. The unresolved merits may fundamentall
South Africa Finance
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Sanctions: Fortnightly Summary
The UK government has significantly expanded its sanctions framework targeting Russia, introducing measures against individuals and entities involved in military supply chains, energy sectors, cryptocurrency networks, and alleged human rights violations. These developments reflect an evolving enforcement landscape with new powers, increased scrutiny of sanctions evasion, and landmark legal clarifications affecting businesses operating in sanctioned jurisdictions.
European Union Government
BS
BCL Solicitors LLP
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