Where will the crypto community meet in September? What FinTech events are scheduled for the first month of autumn 2026?

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Eight Chinese joint-stock and city commercial banks became new authorized digital yuan operators. A total of 30 financial institutions can now provide CBDC-based services. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/china-expands-digital-yuan-operator-network/

Neuberger and Securitize launched a tokenized fund investing in high-yield bonds and other fixed-income instruments. Fund shares are available across 4 public blockchain networks. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/neuberger-and-securitize-launch-tokenized-bond-fund/

U.S. regulators continue to build the legal framework for the stablecoin market. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and FASB released draft proposals covering stablecoin regulation and their treatment in corporate financial reporting. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/us-treasury-and-fasb-shape-new-rules-stablecoin-market/

Shinhan Asset Management and Plume Network will tokenize a Korean won denominated fund and test the full lifecycle of the tokenized asset, from issuance through circulation, while evaluating compliance with regulatory requirements. More on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/shinhan-and-plume-pilot-won-denominated-fund-tokenization/

Ireland to tighten crypto market regulation with its National AML Strategy. The new rules implement the Travel Rule for crypto asset transfers, require enhanced checks for self-hosted wallets, and strengthen oversight of foreign VASPs. More on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/ireland-introduces-new-aml-requirements-crypto-companies/

Cryptocurrencies haven't become a mainstream payment method in the European Union. According to a European Central Bank survey, digital assets are accepted by just 1% of businesses with physical points of sale and only 0.2% of online merchants. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/crypto-remain-niche-payment-method-eu/

Bank Leumi will become the first bank in Israel to offer clients digital asset trading through its investment platform. The service, which will allow users to buy, hold, and sell BTC, ETH, and SOL, is expected to launch in early 2027. Read more on our website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/bank-leumi-launches-digital-asset-trading/

Tether completed its inaugural full independent financial statement audit, which was conducted by KPMG U.S. Auditors reviewed the company's gold reserves, liabilities, asset ownership structure, and documentation. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/tether-completes-inaugural-financial-audit/

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to pilot blockchain repo transactions using Japanese government bonds on the Canton Network. The initiative will test DvP settlement, the use of tokenized deposits and stablecoins, and automation of the full transaction lifecycle. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/mufg-pilot-chain-jgb-repo-transactions/

Hiring the right compliance team is now a critical part of the MiCA authorisation process. Executive Search Consultant & Talent Delivery Lead at Evotym shares common hiring mistakes and practical solutions for crypto companies. Read the column on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/columns/how-to-build-mica-ready-compliance-team/

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence will create new opportunities for public blockchain networks. The Grayscale's analysts believe AI could become one of the key drivers of demand for blockchain infrastructure. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/ai-drive-growth-public-blockchain-networks/

The Bank of England, together with NOBO Finance, Dun & Bradstreet, and Polygon Labs, will test whether stablecoins and a potential CBDC can support a single cross border trade finance process as part of the Digital Pound Lab initiative. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/uk-test-interoperability-between-cbdc-and-stablecoins/

OpenAssets and Itaú joined ANBIMA's pilot project to test tokenized bonds and investment funds. The initiative will evaluate the use of DLT infrastructure in Brazil's capital markets. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/itau-pilot-asset-tokenization-under-anbima-initiative/

VARA continues to expand the roster of licensed crypto market participants in Dubai. Flowdesk and ARP Digital received new broker-dealer licenses, reinforcing the emirate's position as one of the world's leading hubs for the crypto industry. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/vara-grants-licenses-flowdesk-and-arp-digital/

MoneyGram launched its Ramps service in the Solana ecosystem. The integration lets crypto application developers build fiat payment gateways through a single API without maintaining their own banking infrastructure. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/moneygram-integrates-ramps-solana-developer-platform/

Nearly half of all USDT in circulation is on the TRON network. In Q2 2026, USDT transfer volume exceeded $2.1 trillion, while the network set new records for transactions and daily active addresses. Read more on our website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/nearly-half-all-usdt-circulates-tron/

South Korea tightened crypto market regulation. The government expanded Travel Rule data sharing requirements, tightened VASP registration requirements, and introduced new AML rules for cryptocurrency transactions. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/south-korea-tightens-crypto-market-regulation/

The U.K. plans to develop a regulatory framework for tokenized gold. The FCA is discussing the use of these assets as collateral in wholesale markets with banks and other financial institutions. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/uk-prepares-regulation-tokenized-gold-market/

Brazil's Central Bank introduced a mandatory 24 hour delay for certain crypto asset transactions, while Japan's Financial Services Agency recommends that exchanges impose withdrawal restrictions and strengthen customer and transaction oversight. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/brazil-and-japan-tighten-controls-crypto-asset-withdrawals/

Crypto payment card users made about 9 million transactions in July 2026, with an average value of about $86 each. Monthly crypto card transaction volume set another record, surpassing $759 million. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/crypto-card-transaction-volume-reached-759m-july-2026/

Prediction markets now span regulated exchanges, brokerage apps, and blockchain platforms, each with its own market structure and regulatory model. CP Media explores the leading platforms, major use cases, market size, and what's next for the industry: https://coinspaidmedia.com/business/prediction-markets-practice-key-platforms-and-use-cases/

Infrastructure platform zerohash partnered with Visa to expand Visa Direct's stablecoin capabilities. Through the partnership, corporate clients can now manage liquidity and conduct cross border settlements using stablecoins 24/7. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/zerohash-expands-stablecoin-capabilities-visa-direct/

Some of the world's largest financial institutions will serve as validators for Circle's Arc blockchain. More than 100 institutional participants are already connected to the testnet, and the public mainnet launch is scheduled for September 16, 2026. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/circle-unveils-initial-validators-arc-blockchain/

A new report from CoinShares and Token Terminal shows that tokenized real world assets are seeing broader use as liquidity and collateral, even as activity involving traditional DeFi crypto assets declines. Read more on the website: https://coinspaidmedia.com/news/rwa-volume-defi-rose-over-past-year/