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Regulation & custody
Rulemaking, exemptions, sanctions and custody arrangements that decide which tokenized products can exist.
US sanctions A7 network for allegedly aiding Iran’s sanctions evasion
The sanctions on A7 highlight increased US efforts to disrupt global financial networks aiding sanctioned states, impacting crypto compliance.
Oct 1, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
CFTC updates guidance on tokenized assets, blockchain records after failed vote
Although the CFTC chair did not say the failed vote on the CLARITY Act was behind new rules for authorized crypto entities, he said the move was “to provide regulatory clarity.“
Sep 24, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
‘Not behind closed doors’: Senate Banking Democrats call for prediction markets hearing as GOP meets privately with Kalshi
Every Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee is urging its chair, Sen. Tim Scott, to hold a congressional hearing on prediction markets.
Sep 23, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
SEC’s Jamie Selway advocates bipartisan support for tokenization and crypto
Bipartisan support for tokenization could accelerate market modernization, fostering innovation while ensuring regulatory balance and inclusivity. The post SEC’s Jamie Selway advocates bipartisan support for tokenization
Sep 22, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
US Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank Over Alleged Bitcoin Transfers to IRGC
TL;DR: The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the BitBank exchange platform on September 17, 2026. The U.S. Department of the Treasury linked the exchange’s infrastructure to financier Babak Zanjani and t
Sep 18, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
SEC rolls out long-awaited 'innovation exemption' for tokenized securities venues
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a blanket 5-year exemption for listing and trading tokenized securities without registering as an exchange.
Sep 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
Bernstein expects ‘aggressive’ rulemaking from SEC, CFTC, following CLARITY Act failure
Bernstein said the federal agencies will publish new regulations to compensate for the time lost negotiating the CLARITY Act, after its cloture vote failed on Tuesday.
Sep 16, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
Deutsche Bank awaits regulatory nod to launch institutional crypto custody solutions
Germany’s largest bank is awaiting regulatory approval to launch institutional custody solutions for Bitcoin, Ether and select stablecoins before expanding into tokenized assets.
Sep 16, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
How to Review an RWA Product Risk Disclosure
A neutral process for locating issuer statements, limitations, access rules and open questions.
Aug 21, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
How to Compare RWA Issuer Update Pages
A source hierarchy for notices, product pages, legal documents and status information.
Aug 21, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
How to Separate RWA Data Aggregation From Issuer Claims
A method for comparing dashboard categories with official product disclosures.
Aug 21, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
How Custody Appears in RWA Documentation
Questions a reader can ask about custody, redemption and operational responsibility.
Aug 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
What Issuer Disclosures Add to RWA Research
Why official documents should be read alongside dashboards and media coverage.
Aug 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
How to Verify an RWA Issuer's Official Sources
A source map for checking issuer pages, legal documents, product notes and data dashboards.
Aug 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
How to Read Redemption Terms in RWA Documentation
Questions about timing, eligibility, fees, settlement and operational responsibility.
Aug 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
How to Review an RWA Custody Description
A checklist for separating asset custody, token administration and user access.
Aug 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
How to Read an RWA Attestation or Reserve Report
What to record about reporting period, scope, provider and stated limitations.
Aug 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team
RWA Glossary for Issuer Custodian and Asset Class
A plain-language glossary for common RWA page fields and project directory labels.
Aug 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team