ChainCatcher report: G20 finance ministers and central bank governors met in Asheville, USA, from August 31 to September 1, supporting the establishment of clearer regulatory pathways for digital asset growth and placing digital assets on the U.S. 2026 presidency agenda. The G20 stated that digital financial innovation can support broad-based economic growth, with the private sector playing a vital role in driving such innovation. The meeting also prioritized global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and extending the operating hours of large-value payment systems, while endorsing the adoption of the ISO 20022 data standard. The G20 called on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to prioritize jurisdictions with significant virtual asset activity to strengthen enforcement of anti-money laundering standards. As of July, among the 149 jurisdictions assessed by FATF, only one fully complied with the standards, 34% broadly complied, 43% partially complied, and 22% did not comply.
G20 Supports Clearer Regulation of Digital Assets and Calls for Stronger AML Enforcement
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G20 Finance Ministers support clearer regulation of digital assets and have added the topic to the 2026 U.S. G20 agenda. The group emphasized the role of digital assets in driving economic growth, highlighting global stablecoins and cross-border payments. It also endorsed the ISO 20022 standard and urged the FATF to prioritize high-activity jurisdictions to enhance AML enforcement. As of July 2026, only one jurisdiction fully complied with FATF standards, with most demonstrating partial or low compliance. Liquidity and crypto markets remain a key focus amid calls for stronger oversight.
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