# Global Stablecoin Regulation

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

Source: https://www.boluo.im/writing/stablecoin-regulation
Author: Boluo (x.com/boluoim)

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.

[Figure · Stablecoin regulation, April 2026: Dot map of stablecoin regulation maturity by jurisdiction, April 2026] The US, EU, UAE, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore have comprehensive frameworks in force; most of the world has none yet.
<span className="b-meta">Sources: GENIUS Act (Jul 2025), EU MiCA, MAS Stablecoin Framework, HKMA Stablecoin Ordinance, CBUAE Payment Token Services Regulation, Japan Payment Services Act, EY Global Stablecoin Regulation Comparison (Jul 2025), Chainalysis 2025 Regulatory Round-Up, Elliptic Global Crypto Regulation 2025, The Block, Fireblocks, XREX, Hacken, Skadden, Kroll.</span>

The map reflects publicly disclosed regulation and guidance as of April 2026, in four categories: comprehensive, in progress, early stage, and no framework. It may not capture recent legislative changes, pending regulations or enforcement actions. It is for information and education only, not legal, financial or regulatory advice; verify with official government sources before making compliance or business decisions. Dots mark approximate locations and imply no position on sovereignty or borders. Free to share and adapt with attribution to [@boluoim](https://x.com/boluoim).