G20 Supports Clear Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets and Strengthened AML Enforcement

During the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting held in Asheville, USA, from August 31 to September 1, officials expressed support for establishing a clearer regulatory path for digital assets. The topic has been included in the US 2026 presidency agenda. The G20 emphasized the role of digital finance in economic growth and highlighted global stablecoins, cross-border payments, and the adoption of ISO 20022 standards as key priorities. Furthermore, the G20 requested that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) prioritize enforcement of an