CertiK Releases 2026 Global Digital Asset Regulatory Report: AML Enforcement Intensifies, Smart Contract Audits Become an Access Requirement

Odaily Planet Daily News: Web3 security company CertiK has released a report titled "The State of Digital Asset Regulation 2026," systematically outlining global regulatory trends. The report indicates that as of April 2026, regulatory frameworks in major jurisdictions including the United States, the European Union, Hong Kong (China), and Singapore have largely been established, signaling the industry's entry into a phase of full compliance.

The report reveals that Anti-Money Laundering (AML) enforcement has surpassed securities classification as the primary regulatory risk. In the first half of 2025, global AML-related fines exceeded $900 million, making transaction monitoring capabilities a core compliance requirement. Concurrently, smart contract security audits are evolving from an industry best practice to an access requirement, becoming a prerequisite for license approvals and token listings. Furthermore, global stablecoin regulatory frameworks are converging, with principles such as full reserve backing and licensed issuance becoming widely adopted. However, compliance challenges persist due to regulatory differences across jurisdictions.

The report points out that with regulatory convergence and strengthened enforcement, the industry has entered an "era of strong compliance." CertiK states that the core challenge for enterprises has shifted from "whether to be compliant" to "whether they can quickly build and implement compliance capabilities." Multi-jurisdictional licensing, AML investments, and ongoing security audits are becoming the baseline requirements for institutional growth.