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Cryptoassets Monitor — 2026-10-18

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

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    TWCrypto Licensing2026-07-22

    VASA passed and promulgated, replacing AML-registration with FSC licensing across 7 categories; not yet in force.

    US Library of CongressT1Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5, world-payments:W2

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    IMCrypto Licensing2026-10-05

    Blackfridge SC Limited's entire FSA08 licence revoked effective 5 October 2026.

    Isle of Man Financial Services AuthorityT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5, world-payments:W1a

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    US-MSCrypto Licensing2026-07-01

    HB 1625 extends MTMA licensure to virtual-currency-kiosk operators, effective 2026-07-01.

    Mississippi LegislatureT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

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    US-NYStablecoin Regimedate pending

    Proposed 23 NYCRR Part 202 remains the active moving instrument, not yet adopted; effective date tied to GENIUS Act commencement.

    NYDFST1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5, world-payments:W2

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    EEAStablecoin Regime2026-10-08

    ESMA's 8 October 2026 opinion materially tightens non-compliant-stablecoin-service expectations.

    ESMAT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5, world-payments:W2

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    ATCrypto Licensing2026-10-13

    FMA authorised MEGE zweite GmbH (BingX EU) as a MiCAR CASP by decision dated 13 October 2026.

    FMA ÖsterreichT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5, world-payments:W1b

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    NLOn-Chain Activity Regime2026-10-12

    AFM/DNB joint report (12 Oct 2026) finds Dutch law provides no basis for native securities tokenisation; recommends joint follow-up process.

    AFMT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5, world-payments:W2

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    US-KSConsumer Protection2026-07-01

    HB 2591 imposes disclosure, fee-cap and refund duties on kiosk operators.

    Kansas Secretary of State, 2026 Session LawsT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5, world-payments:W1a

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    CRCross-Border Transfer2026-09-19

    Threshold-setting regulation still pending.

    Bufete de Costa RicaT3Probable

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    AECrypto Licensing2026-10-12

    VARA granted Payward FZCO Full Market Approval as a licensed VASP, 12 October 2026.

    CointelegraphT3Probable

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D5

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    ATConsumer Protection2026-10-06

    FMA warned against Coinmindz (purported Dubai seat) on 6 October 2026.

    FMA ÖsterreichT1Confirmed

    Also tracked by financial-integrity:D3

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