This week's USA Regulatory Updates Covers ten developments across securities regulation, digital asset enforcement, FDA drug shortages, energy grid stability, medical device safety, and consumer protection.The SEC is seeking public input on regulatory responses to novel exchange-traded funds including event contract ETFs — with some fund sponsors delaying effectiveness while the SEC evaluates risks and regulatory implications.In California, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation ordered Anh Management LLC operating as Hermes Bitcoin to cease all digital financial asset kiosk operations by May 20, 2026 — citing excessive fees, transaction limit breaches, inadequate disclosures, and failure to maintain an AML program. Cash transaction limits are capped at $1,000 per day and fees at $5 or 15 percent. Separately, the department waived mortgage insurance requirements for state-chartered credit unions on loans exceeding 80 percent of appraised value.IOSCO concluded its 2026 Annual Meeting approving five reports including an AI supervisory toolkit and market liquidity report, welcoming a new signatory to its Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding framework.The FDA continues updating its drug shortages database under Section 506C — manufacturers must notify six months in advance of permanent discontinuances or as soon as practicable. The Department of Energy issued an emergency order directing the Campbell coal-fired power plant to remain operational through August 16, 2026 for Midwest grid stability during peak summer demand.Bolton Medical issued a voluntary field safety notice for the RelayPro Thoracic Stent Graft System due to device release failures including fatal outcomes. Manufacturing modifications are implemented and investigations continue. Kettle Cuisine recalled Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup for undeclared shrimp allergens. The CDC confirmed additional hantavirus cases from the M/V Hondius cruise ship with quarantine orders through May 31, 2026.A California court affirmed civil money penalty remedies entitle appellants to a jury trial — a significant precedent for financial enforcement proceedings.Essential listening for CCOs, heads of AML, securities compliance officers, digital asset compliance leads, and legal counsel in US financial services, MedTech, and fintech. Carver RegWatch delivers weekly regulatory intelligence across jurisdictions. Published May 24, 2026.For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Also from Carver RegWatch this week: This Week in AI Regulations — EU AI Act high-risk classification guidelines, CNIL €487M record fines, China AI deepfake enforcementASEAN RegWatch — Bank Indonesia 50bps rate hike to 5.25%, MAS revokes Bsquared payment licence, Singapore insider trading convictionsEU Regulatory Updates — EU AI Act consultation deadline June 23, CNIL cybersecurity enforcement priorities 2026, EU Solidarity Fund €144M climate allocationMiddle East RegWatch — OFAC Adani $275M Iran sanctions settlement, OFAC Amin Exchange designation, UAE Drupal CVE-2026-8495 cybersecurity alertIndia Regulatory Updates — RBI restricts Nagar Sahakari Bank, RBI cancels Yashwant Co-operative Bank licence, SEBI Investor Onboarding Regulatory SandboxGlobal Regulatory Briefing — Bank of England CCP resolution paper, Malta tokenisation consultation, ASIC sustainability reporting focus 2026-27Find all series at The Carver Agents Podcast Articles mentioned: Credit UnionsRelayPro Thoracic Stent Graft SystemStatement on Novel Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)FDA Drug Shortages DatabasePhilip Serpe, In the Matter of (timeline item) - May 19, 2026IOSCO concludes 2026 Annual MeetingDFPI Shuts Down Crypto Kiosk Operator for Cheating Consumers and Violating State LawsKettle Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp in Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone SoupCDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise ShipEnergy Secretary Saves Midwest from Losing Critical Coal Generation Ahead of Peak Summer Demand
