⚖️ This Week in Crypto Law — October 4, 2026

🇺🇸 OCC Crypto Bank Charters: The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the OCC over its crypto trust-bank framework, potentially creating uncertainty for crypto firms pursuing national trust charters.

💵 Tether Under Scrutiny: Senate investigators renewed questions about Tether’s sanctions controls after reviewing 846 Iran-linked wallets. Tether said it has cooperated with authorities and frozen about $550 million in related assets during 2026.

🇪🇺 MiCA Expansion: ESMA proposed stronger MiCA oversight covering DeFi access, staking, lending, borrowing, stablecoins, marketing, and enforcement. These are recommendations, not yet new laws.

🇬🇧 UK Crypto Licensing: The FCA opened applications under the UK's new crypto regime. Firms can apply through February 28, 2027, ahead of the planned October 25, 2027 launch.

📌 Key Takeaway: Crypto businesses should increasingly focus on licensing, sanctions compliance, stablecoin exposure, DeFi activities, and regulatory documentation as global oversight becomes stricter.

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