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Global Stablecoin Regulation

Maturity overview of stablecoin regulation across major jurisdictions, April 2026.

Stablecoin
April 8, 2026
1 min

A snapshot of where the major jurisdictions stand on stablecoin regulation as of April 2026 — comprehensive frameworks already in force, legislation in progress, early-stage approaches, and regions still without a framework.

CanadaUnited StatesMexicoBrazilArgentinaUnited KingdomEUNigeriaUAEJapanSouth KoreaHong KongTaiwanSingaporeOverview of Global Stablecoin Regulation Maturity(April 2026)ComprehensiveIn progressEarly stageNo frameworkData Source: GENIUS Act (Jul 2025), EU MiCA, MAS Stablecoin Framework, HKMA Stablecoin Ordinance, CBUAE Payment Token Services Regulation, Japan Payment Services Act, EY GlobalStablecoin Regulation Comparison (Jul 2025), Chainalysis 2025 Regulatory Round-Up, Elliptic Global Crypto Regulation 2025, The Block, Fireblocks, XREX, Hacken, Skadden, KrollDisclaimer: This visualization is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or regulatory advice. Dot matrix patterns represent approximategeographic locations and do not imply any position on sovereignty, territorial claims, or political boundaries. Data as of April 2026. Regulatory classifications reflect publicly availableinformation at the time of publication and may not capture recent legislative changes, pending regulations, or enforcement actions. Always verify with official government sources beforemaking compliance or business decisions.Terms of Use: Free to share and adapt with attribution. Please credit @boluoim (X/Twitter) and link to the original post when redistributing. Commercial use is permitted with attribution. Noderivatives should misrepresent the original data or remove the disclaimer. No warranties of any kind are provided, express or implied. For questions or corrections, reach out to @boluoim onX.@boluoim

The map reflects publicly disclosed regulation and guidance. Color categories follow the legend embedded in the figure: comprehensive, in progress, early stage, and no framework. Verify with primary sources before making compliance decisions — the embedded disclaimer notes the data cutoff and intended use.

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