Wyoming Stablecoin Committee Hiring 2026 Summer Legal Interns to Participate in Digital Asset Regulatory Framework Development

Bank of England hints at easing stablecoin holding limits in response to industry technical implementation challenges

Deputy Governor of the Bank of England Sarah Breeden stated that regulators may adjust their strict stance on the cap for stablecoin holdings in response to opposition from the digital asset industry. She acknowledged that implementing the cap faces technical difficulties and is reviewing feedback, with plans to finalize regulations by the end of the year.

Insider: HSBC, Standard Chartered, and OSL will receive Hong Kong's first stablecoin licenses

Gate News Report, March 12 — Sources reveal that HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Hong Kong-based virtual asset trading platform OSL will be among the first institutions to receive a Hong Kong stablecoin license. The report states that the list may be announced as early as next week, but nothing has been finalized yet, and changes are still possible. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority responded by saying they do not comment on market rumors.

SEC and CFTC sign a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly promote cryptocurrency regulation and new product development

On March 11, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in cryptocurrency regulation, supporting legitimate innovation and investor protection. The two agencies will work together to address regulatory barriers and promote adaptable regulatory policy frameworks to make market oversight more unified.

U.S. FDIC Chair: Under the GENIUS Act, stablecoins are "absolutely not" covered by deposit insurance

The Chairman of the FDIC in the United States emphasized that under the GENIUS Act, stablecoins (such as USDT, USDC) are not covered by FDIC deposit insurance to distinguish them from traditional bank deposits and prevent misleading investors. Additionally, although banks can issue stablecoins, they must adhere to strict reserve requirements.

The Night Before Hong Kong Stablecoin License: Institutional Breakthroughs and a Panorama Scan Amid Global Changes

Author: Coinfound By March 2026, the global digital financial market will be at a critical crossroads of regulatory restructuring and industry revaluation. Hong Kong is about to issue the first batch of licenses for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers. This is not just a routine licensing approval but a landmark event signaling that Hong Kong's digital financial infrastructure is entering a practical phase. On the surface, this is regulatory implementation; but on a deeper level, it signifies that Hong Kong is trying to answer a more strategically important question: in the context of accelerating US-China digital financial competition and tightening global compliance frameworks, how can Hong Kong build a trustworthy system through the stablecoin regime that supports cross-border payments, enterprise-level treasury management, and RWA tokenization settlement? CoinFound believes that understanding the significance of the “night before the license” should not only focus on who will receive the first batch of licenses but also on what Hong Kong ultimately aims to reshape with this system.

Is The Future Fed Setting Up For Another Shot At A CBDC?

A recent meeting between Senator Cynthia Lummis and Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh reignited debates over a potential Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). While Lummis supports financial innovations, Warsh favors a wholesale CBDC, opposing retail ones due to privacy concerns.