Tag: #regulation

FERC proposes blanket authorization program for some LNG facilities

FERC proposes a three-tier blanket authorization to streamline approvals for certain LNG upgrades, expansions and new facilities while retaining safety and NEPA reviews.

#ferc, #lng, #energy, #regulation

ESMA tells EU regulators to stop services tied to non‑MiCA stablecoins, sets Jan. 8, 2027 remediation deadline

ESMA told EU regulators to push MiCA‑authorized crypto firms to stop servicing non‑MiCA stablecoins and remediate legacy exposures by Jan. 8, 2027.

#europeanunion, #crypto, #regulation, #stablecoins

SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Framework for Investment Advisers and Funds

The SEC proposed a tailored crypto custody framework for registered advisers and funds, allowing limited self-custody and state trust company custodians.

#crypto, #sec, #custody, #regulation

FCA opens applications for crypto firms to seek full UK authorization

The FCA opened applications for crypto firms to seek full UK authorization, with an application window from Sept. 30, 2026 and a Feb. 28, 2027 deadline.

#uk, #crypto, #regulation, #fca

Senate Fails to Advance Major Crypto Bill After Bipartisan Talks Collapse

Senate on Sept. 15 failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after last-minute bipartisan talks broke down, leaving U.S. crypto rules unchanged.

#crypto, #regulation, #senate, #digitalassets

EPA Finalizes Repeal of Most 2024 Power-Plant Carbon Rules, Proposes Eliminating Federal GHG Authority

On Sept. 14 the EPA finalized repeal of most 2024 carbon rules for coal and gas plants and proposed removing federal greenhouse‑gas authority for the sector.

#epa, #climate, #energy, #regulation

FCA publishes guidance clarifying which crypto activities will need UK authorisation

The FCA published guidance explaining how the UK’s upcoming cryptoasset regime applies to firms and which activities will need FCA authorisation.

#crypto, #uk, #fca, #regulation

Upper Tribunal Upholds Ban on Hedge‑fund Founder Crispin Odey, Cuts Fine to £1.53m

Upper Tribunal backs FCA finding that Crispin Odey 'lacked integrity', upholds his ban from UK financial services and reduces the penalty to £1.53m.

#uk, #finance, #hedgefunds, #regulation

Washington Regulators Seek to Revoke CoinFlip License, Impose $1.03M Fine Over Alleged AML, Consumer-Protection Failures

Washington’s DFI charged CoinFlip with anti-money-laundering and consumer-protection failures, seeking license revocation, refunds and a $1.03M fine.

#crypto, #regulation, #coinflip, #consumerprotection

SEC Proposes Rescinding 2010 'Pay‑to‑Play' Rule for Investment Advisers

The SEC proposed rescinding its 2010 'pay‑to‑play' rule barring advisers from paid government work after certain political donations; public comment is open.

#sec, #regulation, #investmentadvisers, #paytoplay

CFTC uses emergency powers to keep Kalshi exchange operating amid New York suit

The CFTC invoked emergency authority to keep Kalshi operating under federal derivatives rules while New York pursues a lawsuit alleging the exchange is illegal gambling.

#cftc, #kalshi, #derivatives, #regulation

California, Nine States Sue to Block OCC Rule Letting National Banks Avoid Interest on Mortgage Escrows

Ten states sued the OCC seeking to overturn rules that would let national banks avoid paying interest on mortgage escrow accounts.

#banks, #escrow, #occ, #consumerprotection, #regulation

FTC Will No Longer Bring Disparate-Impact or ‘Unfair Discrimination’ Enforcement Actions

The FTC voted 2-0 to stop pursuing disparate-impact and “unfair discrimination” claims, narrowing its enforcement toolkit and revising related settlement obligations.

#ftc, #disparateimpact, #civilrights, #regulation

EU to Begin Enforcing AI-Transparency Rules on Aug. 2, 2026

From Aug. 2, companies serving the EU must disclose AI interactions and mark synthetic audio, image, video and text under Article 50 — violations face heavy fines.

#ai, #eu, #regulation, #transparency

Thailand SEC Files Criminal Complaint Against Bitkub Over 2021 Hack Reporting

Thailand's SEC has filed a criminal complaint alleging Bitkub made false capital filings after a 2021 hack that stole about 1.7 billion baht.

#thailand, #crypto, #bitkub, #regulation