Activity Tracker

The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.

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Regulation on settlement finality

Latest event Date: 2025-12-04 law introduction

European Commission submitted a proposal for a regulation on settlement finality

On 4 December 2025, the European Commission submitted a proposal for a Regulation on settlement finality (2025/0381). Part of the Market Integration Package, the proposal converts the Settlement Finality Directive, which provided for the finality an…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element User/subject right
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), DLT development
in consultation

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Fourteenth Batch of Standard Projects

Latest event Date: 2025-11-26 order consultation opened

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology opened consultation on Fourteenth Batch of Standards

On 26 November 2025, the Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology opened a public consultation on 24 industry standards, until 24 December 2025. The consultation covers standards related to Internet…

Implementer
China
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Design requirement
Economic activity ML and AI development, technological consumer goods, DLT development
under deliberation

Provisions enacting Stablecoin Act including advertising rules in Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15)

Latest event Date: 2025-11-18 law introduction

Budget Implementation Act enacting Stablecoin Act including advertising rules passed first reading

On 18 November 2025, the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-15) passed its first reading in the House of Commons. Division 45 of Part 5 introduces the Stablecoin Act, which establishes the framework for the issuance and offering of stablecoins. The B…

Implementer
Canada
Policy area Consumer protection
Policy or regulatory element Fair marketing and advertising practice requirement
Economic activity DLT development
adopted

United States and Japan memorandum of cooperation regarding Technology Prosperity Deal

Latest event Date: 2025-10-28 declaration adoption

Governments of United States and Japan signed memorandum of cooperation regarding Technology Prosperity Deal

On 28 October 2025, the Governments of the United States and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in Tokyo under the Technology Prosperity Deal. The MOC establishes collaboration in science and technology across several areas, including ar…

Implementer
JapanUnited States of America
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Economic activity ML and AI development, semiconductors, DLT development, infrastructure provider: other
processing consultation

Office of the United States Trade Representative investigation into China's implementation of the Phase One Agreement under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974

Latest event Date: 2025-10-24 investigation announcement

Office of the United States Trade Representative initiated investigation into China’s implementation of the Phase One Agreement under Section 301 of Trade Act

On 24 October 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiated a Section 301 investigation to determine whether China’s implementation of commitments under the Economic and Trade Agreement Between the Government of the Uni…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Intellectual property
Policy or regulatory element Patent protection regulation
Economic activity platform intermediary: user-generated content, DLT development, software provider: other software
under deliberation

American AI Exports Program

Latest event Date: 2025-10-21 order drafting

International Trade Administration announced development of American AI Exports Program

On 21 October 2025, the International Trade Administration announced the development of the American AI Exports Program under Executive Order 14320, Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack. The programme aims to support the global d…

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area International trade
Policy or regulatory element Border measure, nes
Economic activity ML and AI development, DLT development, infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases, infrastructure provider: other
in force

Cyberspace Administration's 20th batch of domestic blockchain information service registration numbers

Latest event Date: 2025-10-13 order implementation

Cyberspace Administration announced 20th batch of domestic blockchain information service registration numbers

On 13 October 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced the 20th batch of domestic blockchain information service registration numbers under the national blockchain regulations. The list covers 30 entities across provinces, includ…

Implementer
China
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Business registration requirement
Economic activity DLT development
adopted

European Data Protection Board recommendations on calculating audit cycle in EU Large-Scale IT Systems

Latest event Date: 2025-10-03 outline adoption

European Data Protection Board released recommendations on calculating audit cycle in EU Large-Scale IT Systems

On 3 October 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted the recommendations on calculating the audit cycle in EU Large-Scale IT Systems, which set out guidance for Supervisory Authorities and Schengen evaluation teams on the application…

Implementer
European Union
Policy area Data governance
Policy or regulatory element Cybersecurity regulation
Economic activity DLT development, infrastructure provider: other
adopted

United States and United Kingdom's memorandum of understanding on Technology Prosperity Deal

Latest event Date: 2025-09-18 declaration adoption

Governments of United States and United Kingdom signed memorandum of understanding on Technology Prosperity Deal

On 18 September 2025, the governments of the United States and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the Technology Prosperity Deal. The MoU applies to private sector actors and research institutions in Artificial Intellig…

Implementer
United KingdomUnited KingdomUnited States of America
Policy area Design and testing standards
Policy or regulatory element Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Economic activity ML and AI development, DLT development, infrastructure provider: other
in force

Securities and Exchange Commission order on amendments to NYSE Arca Rule 8.500-E (Trust Units) and listing of Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund shares (File No. SR-NYSEARCA-2024-87)

Latest event Date: 2025-09-17 order implementation

Securities and Exchange Commission implemented order on amendments to NYSE Arca Rule 8.500-E (Trust Units) and listing of Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund shares

On 17 September 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) set aside the earlier approval issued on 1 July 2025 by the Division of Trading and Markets acting under delegated authority, and implemented a final order approving, as modified by …

Implementer
United States of America
Policy area Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy or regulatory element Authorisation of goods or services
Economic activity digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), DLT development
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