Roundup

WorldPayments Monitor — 2026-10-11

Assembled deterministically from our recent research runs and ranked by date and importance.

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  1. 1

    COPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-10-07

    Bre-B's one-year operational milestone published 7 Oct 2026: 116M+ keys, 36M+ users, 1bn+ transactions.

    Banco de la RepublicaT1Confirmed

  2. 2

    US-WALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-07

    WA DFI-led multi-state consent order against Coinme, Inc. over deficient BSA/AML program at crypto kiosks regulated under the general money-transmitter statute (RCW 19.230); separately, the Washington Earned Wage Access Services Act created a new DFI-licensed category…

    Washington State Department of Financial InstitutionsT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  3. 3

    GGLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    Lending, Credit and Finance (Amendment) Rules, 2026 remove the blanket separate Part III VASP-licence requirement for already-licensed firms, effective 1 Oct 2026.

    gfsc.ggT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  4. 4

    SACorrespondent Banking, Settlement & Access2026-10-01

    SAMA tightened BO-verification (Wathq/Awqaf/Associations) and sanctions-screening integration (Security Council Resolutions Notification System, 1 Oct 2026) requirements on payment-system licensees.

    SAMA RulebookT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D1

  5. 5

    USLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    Maryland SB0261 excludes payroll-processor agents from the money transmitter definition, effective 1 October 2026.

    Maryland General AssemblyT1Confirmed

  6. 6

    USStablecoins & Digital Money2026-10-01

    Florida payment-stablecoin regime (Fla. Stat. 658.997) took effect 1 October 2026.

    Florida LegislatureT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  7. 7

    US-FLStablecoins & Digital Money2026-10-01

    Florida payment-stablecoin regime (Fla. Stat. s.658.997 / Ch. 658) took effect 1 October 2026, requiring state approval/exemption and 1:1 identifiable reserves.

    Florida LegislatureT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  8. 8

    US-MDLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    Maryland SB 261 (Ch. 21) excludes a qualifying payroll-processing payor agent from the Maryland money-transmitter definition, effective 2026-10-01.

    Maryland General AssemblyT1Confirmed

  9. 9

    US-NDStablecoins & Digital Money2026-10-01

    Roughrider Coin, a wholesale institution-only dollar-backed stablecoin, went live Oct 1, 2026 on Fiserv's digital asset platform; VersaBank is issuer, Fireblocks tokenizes on Solana.

    Bank of North DakotaT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime, financial-integrity:D5

  10. 10

    US-NYStablecoins & Digital Money2026-10-01

    NYDFS-Wyoming MOU signed and Proposed Part 202 stablecoin rulemaking advancing.

    New York State Department of Financial ServicesT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:commercial_activity, financial-integrity:D5

  11. 11

    US-ILStablecoins & Digital Money2026-09-30

    DACPA/DAKA implementing rules advanced to Second Notice; industry and consumer-group comments on stablecoin-reserve rules noted.

    IDFPRT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

  12. 12

    US-DCConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-09-26

    D.C. Law 26-187 bans drip pricing/hidden fees and creates aiding-and-abetting liability for payment processors facilitating deceptive pricing, effective 2026-09-26.

    DC CouncilT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:consumer_protection, data-protection:enforcement_and_redress

  13. 13

    GGStablecoins & Digital Money2026-09-14

    GFSC restated stablecoin feedback/rules now expected by end-2026 (previously Autumn 2026); new bank prudential treatment of crypto/stablecoin exposure identified.

    gfsc.ggT1Confirmed

  14. 14

    AULicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-02

    ASIC extended sector-wide no-action deadline for digital-asset businesses to apply/vary an AFS licence expired 30 September 2026.

    Australian Securities and Investments CommissionT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing

  15. 15

    AUConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-09-01

    Scams Prevention Framework AFCA membership deadline passed 1 September 2026; most substantive obligations deferred to 31 March 2027.

    Australian Securities and Investments CommissionT1Confirmed

  16. 16

    SGStablecoins & Digital Money2026-09-01

    MAS CP P015-2026 proposes statutory SCS regime: 100% HQLA reserve, par redemption, interest ban, systemic-stablecoin Gazette-order power reaching offshore-issued coins; also proposes cross-border stablecoin recognition and multi-jurisdiction fungible issuance.

    Monetary Authority of SingaporeT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime, financial-integrity:D5

  17. 17

    AULegal & Litigation2026-07-20

    ASIC reported record civil-penalty enforcement totals for H2 2025 and FY2025-26.

    Australian Securities and Investments CommissionT1Confirmed

  18. 18

    UYStablecoins & Digital Money2026-07-16

    BCU Circular N° 2507 finalised PSAV authorisation regime, covering exchange, transfer, custody of virtual assets; the BCU 2026-2030 Payment System Roadmap names eventual stable-virtual-asset integration into the payment system.

    Banco Central del UruguayT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

  19. 19

    KRConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-07-15

    FSC amended Electronic Financial Supervisory Regulations (Notice 2026-29) requiring PG-operator risk assessment and merchant-fee disclosure, effective 1 Oct 2026.

    Financial Services CommissionT1Confirmed

  20. 20

    US-NCLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-08

    SL 2026-45 brings virtual-currency kiosk operators within the Money Transmitters Act licensing perimeter, effective 2027-01-01; NCCOB comment window open through 2026-11-15.

    North Carolina General AssemblyT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

  21. 21

    JEConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-07-07

    JFSC, GFSC and IOMFSA published a joint Crown Dependencies APP Fraud Framework statement (7 July 2026), diverging from the UK's mandatory 50:50 cost-sharing regime by proposing no inter-bank cost sharing at this stage.

    Jersey Financial Services Commission (joint with GFSC, IOMFSA)T1Confirmed

  22. 22

    US-INLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-01

    Indiana recodified its Uniform Consumer Credit Code (IC 24-4.4/24-4.5 -> IC 37, effective 2026-07-01); citation renumbering only, no change to licensing population. Indiana's Earned Wage Access Act (IC 28-8-6) remains in force as a standing DFI licensing regime.

    Indiana Department of Financial InstitutionsT1Confirmed

  23. 23

    US-VAStablecoins & Digital Money2026-07-01

    Chapter 19.1 excludes virtual currency from statutory 'money'; a separate not-yet-effective Virtual Currency Kiosk License (Chapter 22.2, eff. 1 Jul 2027) will licence kiosk operators specifically.

    Virginia Law / LIST1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  24. 24

    ISPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-06-24

    ECB and Seðlabanki Íslands signed a formal agreement 24 June 2026 for Iceland to join TIPS, with ISK settlement live from 2028, the same year as Norway's krone.

    ecb.europa.euT1Confirmed

  25. 25

    US-TXLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-06-18

    DOB enforcement against OKX, Triple A, and an escrow-services provider plus new EWA registration regime under Ch. 355.

    Texas Department of BankingT1Confirmed

  26. 26

    UYProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-06-05

    BCU sent two draft bills to MEF: a regulatory sandbox for financial/payments innovation and an Open Finance (Sistema de Finanzas Abiertas) framework mandating interoperable consent-based data-sharing.

    BCU Resolución P_2_2026T1Confirmed

  27. 27

    TTCommercial Intelligence & Fintech2026-06-03

    Central Bank provisionally registered Convenience Pay Technologies Limited as an e-money PSP effective 3 June 2026, a possible backfill item.

    Central Bank of Trinidad and TobagoT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D8

  28. 28

    RWStablecoins & Digital Money2026-05-28

    Law No. 023/2026 establishes a CMA-led stablecoin perimeter with full-reserve, custodian-held backing requirements; virtual assets are not legal tender absent BNR authorisation.

    MINECOFINT1Confirmed

  29. 29

    DEConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-05-18

    Act implementing Directive (EU) 2023/2225 extends consumer-credit regulation to BNPL, microcredit and interest-free financing, applying mainly from 20 November 2026.

    Bundesgesetzblatt (BMJV)T1Confirmed

  30. 30

    NZConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-05-12

    Fair Trading Amendment Bill proposes scam-disruption safe harbour for online service providers.

    New Zealand Parliamentary Counsel OfficeT1Confirmed

  31. 31

    JEIndustry Structure & Commercial Dynamics2026-04-13

    COBO Amendment Order 2026 in force 13 April 2026 reduces circumstances requiring consent; Companies (General Provisions) and Companies Law amendment orders in force 30 September 2026 remove registrar-consent requirement for prospectus circulation; full COBO repeal proposed…

    Jersey Financial Services CommissionT1Confirmed

  32. 32

    SALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-03-27

    SAMA replaced its 2021 payment-systems oversight framework (Circular 472047719, 8 Mar 2026) and opened open-banking licensing beyond sandbox, with Lean Technologies as first Major Payment Institution licensee.

    SAMAT1Confirmed

  33. 33

    US-UTLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-03-25

    HB 72 creates a new DCP-administered registration/consumer-protection regime for virtual-currency kiosk operators, layered on top of general MTL licensing.

    Utah State LegislatureT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing

  34. 34

    US-UTStablecoins & Digital Money2026-03-19

    SB 298 (Programmable Money Amendments) excludes programmable money from the UCC definition of money and bars mandatory use absent a free non-digital alternative, effective 2027-05-05.

    Utah State LegislatureT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:token_classification

  35. 35

    IELicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-02-25

    Confirmed MiCA Irish transitional period ended 31 December 2025, correcting prior 1 July 2026 record.

    Central Bank of IrelandT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing

  36. 36

    APACPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-01-01

    Project Nexus moved from pilot to live implementation in 2026 under Nexus Global Payments across India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

    Bank for International SettlementsT1Confirmed

  37. 37

    US-INProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-01-01

    Indiana's Earned Wage Access Act (HEA 1125, IC 28-8-6) took effect 2026-01-01, creating a DFI licensing regime for consumer-directed and employer-integrated EWA providers; EWA is statutorily defined as not lending/credit.

    Indiana Department of Financial InstitutionsT1Confirmed

  38. 38

    US-IDLicensing, Authorisation & Market Accessdate pending

    New DLT Act (S1296) enacted alongside continued MTL licensing enforcement (Rockwallet, PayKES denials).

    Idaho Department of FinanceT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D7

  39. 39

    ITStablecoins & Digital Money2026-10-08

    Banca d'Italia released Occasional Paper No. 1062, comparing EMTs vs tokenized deposits, 8 October 2026.

    Banca d'ItaliaT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  40. 40

    ITIndustry Structure & Commercial Dynamics2026-10-05

    Banca d'Italia's Milano Hub opened its fourth call for proposals application window, 5 October 2026.

    Banca d'ItaliaT1Confirmed

  41. 41

    ATLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-01

    Two licence lapses published by the FMA within the current window (Peter Arlits, individual; Raiffeisenbank Kreuzenstein).

    FMAT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  42. 42

    IMLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-04-01

    IOMFSA (Fees) Order 2026 fee schedule in force since 1 April 2026; a DBROA15 Public Notice concerning an individual was published 22 September 2026, substantive content unconfirmed.

    Isle of Man GovernmentT1Confirmed

  43. 43

    MYConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-10-09

    Basic Credit Card regime (14% cap) confirmed via Budget 2027.

    Bank Negara MalaysiaT1Confirmed

  44. 44

    AFRLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-02

    SARB's Payment System Management Body function formally transferred from PASA to SARB/PayInc effective 2 September 2026, ahead of an activity-based National Payment System Bill.

    South African Reserve BankT1Confirmed

  45. 45

    US-MNLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-08-01

    SF 3868 repeals the prior virtual-currency kiosk licensure sub-regime and substitutes a statewide prohibition, effective 2026-08-01.

    Minnesota Office of the Revisor of StatutesT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  46. 46

    US-SCConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-06-30

    Guarantee Banking Act (H.5538, SC Act No. 257), signed 2026-06-30, effective 2026-12-30, prohibits discrimination in covered financial services and false adverse-action reasons.

    South Carolina Legislature OnlineT1Confirmed

  47. 47

    US-TXStablecoins & Digital Money2026-06-24

    DOB Supervisory Memorandum 1037 classification actively enforced against OKX/Triple A; Texas lacks GENIUS Act state-certification framework.

    Texas Department of Banking (Commissioner Charles G. Cooper)T1Confirmed

  48. 48

    MXProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-06-17

    Banxico Circular 9/2026 mandates SPEI mobile-UX standardisation (phone-number transfers, 4-step send flow); compliance deadline 14 Dec 2026.

    Diario Oficial de la Federación / Banco de MéxicoT1Confirmed

  49. 49

    CNConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-04-21

    Financial Product Online Marketing Management Rules entered force 30 Sept 2026, restricting non-bank PSP checkout cross-selling of loan/wealth products.

    State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), joint announcementT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by data-protection:sectoral_watch

  50. 50

    US-WILicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-04-10

    Wis. Stat. 217.12 kiosk-specific money-transmitter sub-regime.

    Wisconsin LegislatureT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  51. 51

    US-DCConsumer Protection & APP Frauddate pending

    D.C. Law 26-187 expands DC AG enforcement powers (asset freezes, mandatory minimum penalties) applicable to deceptive-pricing practices touching payments.

    DC CouncilT1Confirmed

  52. 52

    GG-ALDStablecoins & Digital Money2026-10-11

    GFSC Lending, Credit and Finance (Amendment) Rules 2026 eased VASP licensing duplication and lifted the blanket retail ban, effective 1 October 2026; dedicated stablecoin framework expected Autumn 2026.

    Guernsey Financial Services CommissionT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  53. 53

    US-KSOperational Resilience & Critical Infrastructure2026-10-11

    TEFFI receivership bar enacted alongside kiosk Act.

    Kansas Office of the State Bank CommissionerT1Confirmed

  54. 54

    US-OHLegal & Litigation2026-10-06

    HB 195 effective Oct 6 2026 creates UCC Art. 12 controllable-electronic-records regime for digital assets.

    Ohio LegislatureT1Confirmed

  55. 55

    KRStablecoins & Digital Money2026-10-01

    FSC pre-announced subordinate-regulation amendments for token securities under the Electronic Securities Act and Capital Markets Act, in force 4 Feb 2027.

    Financial Services CommissionT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:token_classification

  56. 56

    KEProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-09-21

    Draft Policy proposes a national instant-payment switch (Fast Payment System) for 24/7 real-time interoperability, open-API standards and an open-finance framework; draft Bill Clause 28 mandates interoperability and Clause 29 envisages open-finance regulations.

    Central Bank of KenyaT1Confirmed

  57. 57

    TTProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-08-01

    Draft PSS Bill introduces a regulatory sandbox and simplified licensing for payment innovation.

    Central Bank of Trinidad and TobagoT1Confirmed

  58. 58

    ESStablecoins & Digital Money2026-07-22

    Spain's MiCA Art.143(3) transitional period for pre-existing CASPs ended 30 June 2026.

    CNMVT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing

  59. 59

    PEProduct Innovation & Market Development2026-07-06

    BCRP's instant-payments platform (TAPP) Phase 3 targets a controlled pilot in December 2026; SBS published its Open Finance Roadmap diagnostic conclusion (6 July 2026) and a first regulatory proposal block for Open Finance.

    Superintendencia de Banca, Seguros y AFPT1Confirmed

  60. 60

    MTStablecoins & Digital Money2026-07-03

    MFSA MiCA Rulebook outsourcing-notification rule in effect (1 March 2026); Malta's VFA Act repealed 3 July 2026, MiCA/Cap.647 sole framework.

    ESMAT1Confirmed

  61. 61

    US-AKLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-06-30

    SB86 (Ch. 48 SLA 2026) replaces the prior Uniform Money Services Act framework, expanding the definition of money transmission to expressly cover virtual-currency business activity, with new disclosure, safety-and-soundness, record-retention and background-check requirements.

    Alaska State LegislatureT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  62. 62

    ZAStablecoins & Digital Money2026-05-28

    SARB/FSCA/PA/FIC Joint Communication 1 of 2026 confirms crypto assets including stablecoins are not money/legal tender under the NPS Act; Mangundhla v SARB (1 June 2026) found Bitcoin is 'money' and 'capital' for exchange-control purposes, creating tension with the…

    South African Reserve BankT1Confirmed

  63. 63

    US-SCStablecoins & Digital Money2026-05-19

    S.163 (effective 2026-05-19) bans state CBDC acceptance/testing while protecting digital-asset/stablecoin payment acceptance, self-custody, and non-discriminatory crypto-payment tax treatment.

    South Carolina Legislature OnlineT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:tax_treatment

  64. 64

    US-MNStablecoins & Digital Money2026-05-16

    HF 3709 creates a new state-chartered bank/credit-union virtual-currency custody permission, effective 2026-08-01.

    Minnesota House Research DepartmentT1Confirmed

  65. 65

    US-ALStablecoins & Digital Money2026-04-09

    HB259 (Ala. Code Ch.8-7B) establishes a stablecoin-issuer licensing regime under the ASC, implementing the federal GENIUS Act at state level; issuance restriction in force now, offer/sale restriction from July 18 2028.

    Alabama LegislatureT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  66. 66

    BGLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-01-01

    Bulgaria completed euro adoption 1 January 2026; IPR Art 5a-5c compliance deadline for BG PSPs set at 1 January 2027.

    European Central BankT1Confirmed

  67. 67

    DKIndustry Structure & Commercial Dynamics2026-10-06

    Vipps MobilePay is completing a Nordic brand consolidation: from 6 October 2026 the MobilePay app icon in Denmark and Finland switches to the Vipps smile, with the MobilePay name retired by 12 January 2027.

    Vipps MobilePayT1Probable

  68. 68

    US-ILLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-02

    38 Ill. Adm. Code 207 amended (eff. 2026-09-02) carving digital-asset-only money transmission out of MTMA licensing scope; TOMA repealed effective 2026-01-01 under the Uniform Money Transmission Modernization Act.

    Illinois Secretary of State / Illinois RegisterT1Probable

  69. 69

    LVLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-08

    New EMI licence (SIA MOIN Payments, 8 July 2026) and PI licence (Nexdesk SIA, 27 May 2026); specialised credit institution bank-licence category in force since 6 January 2026; 15 firms in active licensing, 29 in pre-licensing consultation.

    Latvijas BankaT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

  70. 70

    BEStablecoins & Digital Money2026-07-06

    FSMA confirms no CASP yet authorised under Belgium's MiCA implementing Law; six unauthorised firms added to fraud list 6 July 2026.

    FSMAT1Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  71. 71

    US-KSLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-01

    VCKCPA brings crypto-ATM kiosks into MTL perimeter, in force 2026-07-01.

    Kansas Secretary of StateT1Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  72. 72

    US-TNLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-07-01

    Virtual currency kiosk ban survived first federal-court test; TDFI narrow-scope position on virtual currency transmission remains standing.

    tn.govT1Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing, financial-integrity:D5

  73. 73

    RUCorrespondent Banking, Settlement & Access2026-06-01

    EU financial-messaging ban extended from SPFS to also cover Mir and SBP from 25 January 2026; domestic RU rails (Mir, SBP) continue to scale: 493.9 million Mir cards issued by 1 April 2026; SBP processed 50.8 billion transactions worth RUB 269.6 trillion through 226 banks by 1…

    Bank of RussiaT1Probable

  74. 74

    US-IALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-05-06

    OCC confirms NBA preemption of Iowa MTL for national-bank digital-asset custody; SF2296 requires crypto-ATM kiosk operators to hold an MTL, capped at $1,000/day transactions.

    Iowa LegislatureT1Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:crypto_licensing

  75. 75

    QACommercial Intelligence & Fintech2026-01-20

    QIA signed $25bn Goldman Sachs MoU (Jan 2026) and a reported $20bn JPMorgan partnership (Sept 2026); Dibsy named to Forbes Middle East's 2026 Fintech 50.

    Qatar Investment AuthorityT1Probable

  76. 76

    PALicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-01-16

    SBP Acuerdo 1-2026 tightens onboarding/KYC for banks, fiduciaries and payment/e-money issuers; Anteproyecto 314 remains in committee.

    Superintendencia de Bancos de PanamáT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D7

  77. 77

    GHLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2025-12-01

    New IMTO registration guidelines (Dec 2025) and National Payment Systems Strategy 2025-2029 tighten entry/conduct requirements.

    Bank of GhanaT1Probable

  78. 78

    LIAML/CFT & Financial Crime2026-10-05

    VwbP register (used for CDD/BO verification by LI's payment/e-money sector) resumed only restricted, in-person access from 5 Oct 2026 following a cyberattack.

    Government of the Principality of LiechtensteinT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D2

  79. 79

    AUScheme & Network Compliance2026-10-01

    Card-scheme surcharge ban (Visa/Mastercard/Amex/eftpos) took effect 1 October 2026, enforced via scheme rules not ACCC.

    Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionT1Probable

  80. 80

    US-AZConsumer Protection & APP Fraud2026-09-28

    Arizona's Cryptocurrency Kiosk License Fraud Prevention Law imposes daily transaction caps, mandatory fraud warnings, receipt issuance, and a 30-day operator-refund obligation; AG's office reports active victim recoveries and a streamlined online reporting form.

    Arizona Attorney General's OfficeT1Probable

  81. 81

    US-AZLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-09-28

    Arizona adopted the CSBS Model Money Transmission Modernization Act via SB1580, standardizing multistate licensing coordination through NMLS under A.R.S. Title 6, Chapter 12.

    Arizona DIFIT1Probable

  82. 82

    PWOperational Resilience & Critical Infrastructure2026-09-23

    FIC participated in the AFSPC 2026 Annual Meeting (Sept 7-11, Nadi, Fiji), presenting Palau's country report on systemic risks and supervisory progress.

    Financial Institutions Commission, Republic of PalauT1Probable

  83. 83

    AUPayment Corridor Dynamics2026-07-22

    Swift's retail cross-border scheme went live, activating 25 corridors including Australia with major Australian banks participating.

    SwiftT1Probable

  84. 84

    CA-ONLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-06-27

    Draft Consumer-Driven Banking Regulations published; 2026 launch at risk

    Department of Finance CanadaT1Probable

  85. 85

    IEConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2026-06-26

    S.I. No. 295/2026 brought MiCA (Category 9) services within Minimum Competency Regulations, in operation from 28 July 2026.

    Irish Statute BookT1Probable

  86. 86

    CRStablecoins & Digital Money2026-06-19

    CONASSIF consultation on VASP AML regulation under Ley 10961 reported; no stablecoin-specific regime exists, BCCR maintains crypto/stablecoins are not legal tender.

    La Gaceta / Imprenta NacionalT1Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:cross_border_transfer, financial-integrity:D5

  87. 87

    TTLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-06-17

    PSS Bill consultation closed 20 June 2026 (sandbox, simplified licensing, interoperability, ADR); Republic Bank's Endcash e-money app approved under New Product Guidelines as at 1 August 2026.

    Central Bank of Trinidad and TobagoT1Probable

  88. 88

    NZCommercial Intelligence & Fintech2026-05-29

    Cuscal-Paymark acquisition completed.

    Cuscal LimitedT1Probable

  89. 89

    VECorrespondent Banking, Settlement & Access2026-04-14

    OFAC GL 57 restored correspondent-banking access for four named VE state banks; BCV ended electronic clearing-house processing of cheques from 1 May 2026.

    US Treasury OFACT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D1

  90. 90

    ZMLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-04-08

    NPSA 2026 and BFSA 2026 enacted but uncommenced, consolidating PSP/e-money/moneylender licensing under BoZ.

    ZambiaLIIT1Probable

  91. 91

    PWStablecoins & Digital Money2026-02-16

    IMF Feb 2026 paper and bill text both located this cycle, materially deepening the standing record on the Draft Digital Payment System Bill (tokenized dollar); no custodian bank confirmed secured.

    International Monetary FundT1Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime, financial-integrity:D5

  92. 92

    NZConduct, Safeguarding & Financial Promotions2025-11-12

    Merchant surcharge-ban Bill reported from select committee, not yet enacted.

    New Zealand Parliamentary Counsel OfficeT1Probable

  93. 93

    MHStablecoins & Digital Money2025-11-01

    USDM1, a US-Treasury-collateralised digital sovereign bond on Stellar, disburses quarterly UBI (ENRA); issuer disputes stablecoin/CBDC characterisation made by third-party trackers.

    RMI Ministry of FinanceT1Probable

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  94. 94

    MHLicensing, Authorisation & Market Accessdate pending

    MIMA established under PL 2025-32, consolidating bank/MSB/payment-system oversight, superseding the Banking Commission's split role.

    RMI Ministry of Finance, Banking and Postal ServicesT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

  95. 95

    APACLicensing, Authorisation & Market Access2026-10-05

    HKMA granted restricted banking licence to BAKAI BANK, bringing the restricted-licence bank count to 17.

    Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityT1Confirmed

  96. 96

    APACCorrespondent Banking, Settlement & Access2026-10-02

    HKMA deepened bilateral payments/fintech cooperation with Bank Negara Malaysia and signed an MOU on regional trade-data connectivity.

    Hong Kong Monetary AuthorityT1Confirmed

  97. 97

    CLStablecoins & Digital Money2026-08-05

    BCCh confirmed a first stablecoin regulatory consultation planned end-2026, definitive regulation targeted 2027.

    Banco Central de ChileT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by crypto:stablecoin_regime

  98. 98

    JELicensing, Authorisation & Market Accessdate pending

    Bloomsbury Money granted MSB (e-money) licence by JFSC, announced 12 May 2026; Jersey has no dedicated EMI/PI regime distinct from Money Service Business classification.

    Jersey Financial Services CommissionT1Confirmed

  99. 99

    AUCommercial Intelligence (M&A, Investment & Product)2026-08-25

    Tyro Payments completed acquisition of Thriday by 25 August 2026.

    ASX / Tyro PaymentsT1Probable

  100. 100

    DECorrespondent Banking, Settlement & Access2025-11-22

    DTAZV legacy foreign-payment submission format confirmed to close to inbound submissions in November 2026, replaced by XAZV/ISO 20022.

    Deutsche BundesbankT1Probable

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