Digital Assets Download

Digital Assets Download: Summer Heats Up for Digital Assets. This issue highlights a wave of US regulatory activity implementing the GENIUS Act, including proposed KYC, AML, and sanctions requirements for stablecoin issuers. We also examine key developments in the United Kingdom, where policymakers continue to advance frameworks for tokenized securities, digital asset custody, and distributed ledger-based market infrastructure.

For the Uninitiated: Digital Assets Download is a curated mix of insights and headlines that provide a Layer 3 Legal Perspective™ on the digital‑assets multiverse—created by Mayer Brown’s global Digital Assets, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency group. We also invite readers to explore our new Stablecoins & Tokenization Resource Center, designed to help navigate the rapidly expanding tokenization landscape.

The Lead Block

Perspectives and insights from Mayer Brown lawyers and other thought leaders that touch on digital assets, decentralized finance, cryptocurrencies and related fields.

News Node

Regulatory/Enforcement

Bitcoin Suisse Wins Abu Dhabi License, Extends Digital Asset Push into the UAE

The SEC Just Included Digital Assets In Its 5-Year Strategic Plan. Which Cryptocurrencies Could See the Biggest Gains?

CFTC aligns whistleblower award rules with SEC, adds 30% presumption for claims under $5M

SEC to propose tokenized stock framework as Wall Street efforts deepen

US Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets

UK regulators set out program to boost digital assets

CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and the Next Phase of U.S. Crypto Regulation

Markets

Vanguard opens search for digital assets leader in sign of evolving crypto strategy

JPMorgan says Strategy's bitcoin sales policy adds risk to crypto markets

Sovereign wealth funds favor regulated access to Bitcoin and digital assets

Robinhood Launches Its Own Blockchain, New Stock Tokens And DeFi Products

Standard Chartered to acquire Zodia Custody

Courts

Judge halts Ken Paxton's 'retaliatory' ActBlue fundraising lawsuit

Prime Trust estate demands $150M in digital assets in bankruptcy

Select Events

Stablecoins and the Evolving Transatlantic Regulatory Landscape: Mayer Brown partners Matt Bisanz, Musonda Kapotwe, and Marcel Hörauf discussed the shifting regulatory frameworks governing stablecoins across the United States and Europe, highlighting key divergences and emerging areas of convergence in transatlantic oversight.

Global Blockchain & Crypto Symposium 2026: Mayer Brown sponsored the Global Blockchain & Crypto Symposium 2026, which took place in London on June 24. Musonda Kapotwe spoke at the “Crypto Fraud — What’s Next?” panel, which examined the evolving landscape of crypto-related fraud and the strategies organizations can adopt to mitigate risk. The discussion covered emerging fraud schemes; regulatory, enforcement, and legal responses; technology-driven detection tools; corporate risk management practices; and the importance of industry collaboration. Panelists also explored practical measures to protect digital assets, enhance governance, and strengthen resilience across the digital asset ecosystem.

LEARN THE LINGO

For those new to the digital assets and DeFi world, each edition of the Digital Assets Download will highlight a different term to help you be a part of the conversation.

PRUDENTIAL BACKSTOPS

Prudential backstops are regulatory safeguards—such as capital, liquidity, and reserve requirements—designed to ensure financial institutions can meet their obligations under stress. In the context of stablecoins, proposed frameworks like the GENIUS Act incorporate prudential backstops to require issuers to maintain high-quality reserves, implement risk management controls, and ensure orderly redemption, reflecting a broader shift toward bank-like oversight of digital asset providers.

Writing on the Wall, Translating ‘Crypto’ Terms with Mayer Brown

From Airdrop to Wrapped Token, our illustrated glossary, “Writing on the Wall, Translating Securities with Mayer Brown,” has been updated with additional digital assets and cryptocurrency terms. Check out our “featured” list for the crypto terms and the full list of terms.