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NZD Stablecoin Rules: FMA Consults on Class Designation

NZD Stablecoin Rules: FMA Consults on Class Designation

New Zealand's FMA opened a consultation on 9 November 2026 on a class designation that would take qualifying NZD-referenced and NZD-backed payment stablecoins outside the FMC Act. Conditions, the NZDD precedent, and how the proposal compares with Hong Kong, Taiwan and Nigeria.

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CBN Stablecoin Capital Rules: N15bn for Dollar Issuers

CBN Stablecoin Capital Rules: N15bn for Dollar Issuers

Nigeria's CBN set N15bn paid-up capital for foreign-currency stablecoin issuers and N10bn for naira Class 1 under Nov 2026 non-security VA rules. Class 1 vs Class 2, the algorithmic ban, 100%+2% reserves, and what it means for dollar stablecoin distribution.

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Project Faro Stablecoin: Banks Commit $270M to 2027 Issuer

Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Santander and Deutsche Bank are among firms that committed about $270 million to Project Faro, Bloomberg reported on 10 November 2026. Who is in the 21-member group, how it compares with Open USD and Qivalis, and what is still unconfirmed.

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Coinbase OCC Trust Charter: Federal Custody Bank Goes Live

The OCC gave Coinbase National Trust Company final approval on 6 November 2026. What the custody-only charter allows, its $60 million capital and 180-day liquidity conditions, why it does not cover stablecoin issuance, and how it compares with Circle and Ripple.

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CBN Stablecoin Capital Rules: N15bn for Dollar Issuers

CBN Stablecoin Capital Rules: N15bn for Dollar Issuers

Nigeria's CBN set N15bn paid-up capital for foreign-currency stablecoin issuers and N10bn for naira Class 1 under Nov 2026 non-security VA rules. Class 1 vs Class 2, the algorithmic ban, 100%+2% reserves, and what it means for dollar stablecoin distribution.

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