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Debevoise & Pimpton FinTech Blog
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rulemaking: Considerations for PPSIs, FPSIs, and Custodians
By Cnswett
On October 21, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the “OCC”) issued final rules (the “Final Rules”) implementing major provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for…
Financial Services Perspectives
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule: What National Banks and Their Fintech Partners Should Do Before January 18, 2027
By Leah M. Campbell, Erin Jane Illman, Howard W. Herndon, Allison M. Lewis, Jacque Kruppa, Emma Rice
On October 21, 2026, the OCC announced its final rule implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The rule sets requirements for permitted payment stablecoin…
Investigation Counsel
Forensic Accountant Details $16.3 Million in Personal Spending at ‘Crypto King’ Fraud Trial
An Ontario Securities Commission forensic accountant testified that Aiden Pleterski spent more than $16 million in investor funds on luxury vehicles, credit cards, travel and other expenses, while directing only…
Free Writings + Perspectives
SEC Staff of the Division of Trading and Markets Issues FAQs on the Innovation Exemption
On October 20, 2026, the Staff of the Division of Trading and Markets (the “Division”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) published frequently asked questions (the “FAQs”) regarding…
Varnum LLP
How to Include Your Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan
By Varnum
Our phones and online accounts hold personal information and memories, including contacts, photos, calendars, messages, and notes. Some people want loved ones to be able to keep or manage this…
Lawline Blog
The GENIUS Act, Explained: 18 Questions Attorneys Are Asking About Payment Stablecoins
By sarah-millslawline-com-lawline-staff-writer
October is National Cryptocurrency Month, and there is no bigger story in digital asset regulation right now than the GENIUS Act. Signed into law in July 2025, it is the…
FBT Gibbons
Lessons from Cryptocurrency Insolvencies for Traditional Lenders
This is the third article in a series examining the litigation risks lenders face as commercial loan defaults rise, brought to you by the team behind our Banking On It…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
FCA CP26/36 – Cryptoasset perimeter guidance
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Hannah Meakin (UK)
On 21 October 2026, the FCA published Consultation Paper 26/36: Cryptoasset perimeter guidance (CP26/36). Background From 25 October 2027, the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
FCA GC26/7: Decentralised finance guidance
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Hannah Meakin (UK)
On 21 October 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued Guidance Consultation 26/7: Decentralised finance guidance (GC26/7). Background The FCA is aware that firms are increasingly using decentralised finance (DeFi)…
The CLS Blue Sky Blog
Arnold & Porter Discusses Implementing the GENIUS Act
By Renholding
On September 24, 2026, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) issued two companion notices of proposed rulemaking to implement its responsibilities under the Guiding and Establishing…