United States

    Cybersecurity

    US Halts Blacklisting of DeepSeek, Over 100 Chinese Firms

    By Editors | 22/06/2026

    The move is seen as an effort to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing, despite approval was already received for on national security grounds.

    Structural Regulation

    US Launches Major Review of Swaps Definitions and Data Reporting

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

    The SEC and CFTC are seeking industry feedback on harmonising derivatives rules to address market innovation and data complexity.

    Structural Regulation

    CFTC Reviews Framework for Foreign Exchange Access

    By Manesh Samtani | 22/06/2026

    The US regulator is reviewing its framework for FBOTs, including those in Asia, that offer direct access to US traders.

    Capital Adequacy

    Industry Urges US Regulators to Refine Basel III Endgame Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

    IIF, ISDA and SIFMA call for enhanced risk sensitivity and reduced operational burdens in the final rules, backed by a new quantitative study.

    KYC & CDD

    US Regulators Propose Bank-Style KYC Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/06/2026

    Proposal would require stablecoin issuers to establish formal customer identification programmes, aligning with existing BSA obligations for banks.

    Data Privacy

    JPMorgan Restricts Staff Access to Anthropic AI in Hong Kong

    By Editors | 19/06/2026

    The US bank has reportedly blocked access for its Hong Kong staff due to licensing terms, following a similar move by Goldman Sachs.

    AI Risk & Governance

    US Restricts Foreign Access to Anthropic's Top AI Models

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2026

    The AI firm has suspended its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models globally after an export control order cited security risks, sparking a debate on technological sovereignty among US allies.

    Supervision & Enforcement

    US DOJ Probes Major Banks Over 'Debanking' Practices

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2026

    The probe, involving subpoenas to JPMorgan and Bank of America, escalates a politically charged campaign against alleged discriminatory account closures.

    Trading & Investment

    CME's 24/7 Oil Futures Plan Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2026

    CME Group plans to launch round-the-clock trading for new oil and gold contracts, but the crude oil proposal is reportedly facing potential CFTC pushback.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    FinCEN Issues Guidance to Bolster Fraud Information Sharing

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/06/2026

    FinCEN has clarified rules under the USA PATRIOT Act, encouraging banks to share a wider range of fraud-related data.

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