The European Commission officially announced today, May 20, 2026, that it is seeking feedback on the current functioning of the European Union’s crypto-asset framework.
On December 15, 2025, the UK Treasury announced the finalization of new legislation that will bring the cryptoasset sector under the same regulatory umbrella as traditional financial products, with the rules slated to fully come into force from 2027.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), a top U.S. banking regulator, granted preliminary approval for several major crypto firms to establish national trust banks.
The Bank of Russia has announced that it plans to regularly collect data on the activities of miners and mining infrastructure operators, starting in 2026, Coinidol.com reports.
Hong Kong is taking a significant step towards solidifying its position as a global cryptocurrency hub with the announcement of new banking capital regulations.