SEC Novel ETF Regulatory Review, California Hermes Bitcoin Kiosk Enforcement & IOSCO AI Supervisory Toolkit — USA Regulatory Updates May 24, 2026

SEC Novel ETF Regulatory Review, California Hermes Bitcoin Kiosk Enforcement & IOSCO AI Supervisory Toolkit — USA Regulatory Updates May 24, 2026

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 [https://carveragents.ai/]. 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 enforcement * ASEAN RegWatch — Bank Indonesia 50bps rate hike to 5.25%, MAS revokes Bsquared payment licence, Singapore insider trading convictions * EU Regulatory Updates — EU AI Act consultation deadline June 23, CNIL cybersecurity enforcement priorities 2026, EU Solidarity Fund €144M climate allocation * Middle East RegWatch — OFAC Adani $275M Iran sanctions settlement, OFAC Amin Exchange designation, UAE Drupal CVE-2026-8495 cybersecurity alert * India Regulatory Updates — RBI restricts Nagar Sahakari Bank, RBI cancels Yashwant Co-operative Bank licence, SEBI Investor Onboarding Regulatory Sandbox * Global Regulatory Briefing — Bank of England CCP resolution paper, Malta tokenisation consultation, ASIC sustainability reporting focus 2026-27 Find all series at The Carver Agents Podcast [https://carveragents.ai/podcasts] Articles mentioned: 1. Credit Unions [https://dfpi.ca.gov/regulated-industries/credit-unions/] 2. RelayPro Thoracic Stent Graft System [https://fsca.swissmedic.ch/mep/api/publications/Vk_20260518_074/documents/2] 3. Statement on Novel Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) [https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/atkins-statement-novel-exchange-traded-funds-052026] 4. FDA Drug Shortages Database [https://dps.fda.gov/drugshortages] 5. Philip Serpe, In the Matter of (timeline item) - May 19, 2026 [https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/philip-serpe-matter-timeline-item-2026-05-19] 6. IOSCO concludes 2026 Annual Meeting [https://www.iosco.org/news/pdf/IOSCONEWS794.pdf?v=4] 7. DFPI Shuts Down Crypto Kiosk Operator for Cheating Consumers and Violating State Laws [https://dfpi.ca.gov/press_release/dfpi-shuts-down-crypto-kiosk-operator-for-cheating-consumers-and-violating-state-laws/] 8. Kettle Cuisine Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shrimp in Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup [https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kettle-cuisine-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-shrimp-whole-foods-market-kitchen-minestrone-soup] 9. CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship [https://tools.cdc.gov/api/embed/downloader/download.asp?m=132608&c=765597] 10. Energy Secretary Saves Midwest from Losing Critical Coal Generation Ahead of Peak Summer Demand [https://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-secretary-saves-midwest-losing-critical-coal-generation-ahead-peak-summer-demand]

[USA] Key Regulatory Updates on Drug Shortages, Bankruptcy & Safety Acts

This episode delivers in-depth coverage of emerging regulatory developments affecting critical sectors such as drug shortages, bankruptcy proceedings, risk management programs, officer-involved shootings, and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. We explore the FDA's new requirements for manufacturers to notify the agency of permanent discontinuances or interruptions in producing life-supporting drugs, ensuring supply chain stability. The California Department of Justice released a detailed report on the officer-involved shooting of Charles Towns, recommending enhanced training and policy reforms to improve law enforcement responses. Additionally, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation issued a Consent Order with Yotta, enabling customers impacted by the Synapse bankruptcy to file claims for restitution, highlighting ongoing financial regulatory enforcement. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website [https://carveragents.ai]. Articles mentioned: 1. FCC Plans FM Radio Auction [https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-plans-fm-radio-auction] 2. Jena Antonucci, In the Matter of (timeline item) [https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/jena-antonucci-matter-timeline-item-2026-05-14] 3. Reign Financial International Litigation [https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/litigation-releases/lr-26552-0] 4. B.E.S.T. GDR, LLC FTC Complaint [https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/best-gdr-llc-et-al-united-states-state-illinois-v] 5. RBC Capital Markets Consent Order [https://dfpi.ca.gov/enforcement_action/rbc-capital-markets-llc/] 6. CBER-Regulated Products: Shortages and Discontinuations [https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/safety-availability-biologics/cber-regulated-products-shortages-and-discontinuations] 7. Opinions and Adjudicatory Order: Horizon Thread (PTY) Ltd [https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/opinions/2026/33-11415.pdf] 8. Attorney General Bonta Opposes Chemical Accident Rule Rollback [https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-strongly-opposes-trump-administration%E2%80%99s-proposed-rollback] 9. AG Rayfield, State AGs Warn of Enforcement Gap [https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/ag-rayfield-calls-for-state-resources-to-address-growing-mergers-monopolies/] 10. California DOJ Report on Officer-Involved Shooting of Charles Towns [https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/california-department-justice-releases-report-officer-involved-shooting-charles]

[USA] Regulatory Briefing: Vaccine Review, Recall & DEA Rescheduling

This episode covers pivotal regulatory news affecting multiple sectors including Class I recalls, FDA approvals under priority programs, monetary judgments by the FTC, vaccine advisory committee activities, and DEA registration changes for medical marijuana. Notably, Medical Action Industries issued a Class I Recall on convenience kits containing Namic RA syringes due to risks of serious injury from adaptor disconnections. Customers must quarantine affected products and update warning labels. The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will convene to review the COVID-19 vaccine formula for the upcoming season, with public participation and comment deadlines outlined. The DEA has rescheduled FDA-approved marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III, creating an expedited registration process that requires businesses to maintain state licenses alongside federal compliance. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website [https://carveragents.ai]. Articles mentioned: 1. OAI / SBG / SB OAI JV [https://competition-cases.ec.europa.eu/cases/M.12391?from=latest-updates&caseInstrument=M&dateHighlight=2026-05-05] 2. Fixing Failures to Communicate [https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/selway-options-industry-conference-050526-fixing-failures-communicate] 3. Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Meeting May 28, 2026 Announcement [https://www.fda.gov/advisory-committees/advisory-committee-calendar/vaccines-and-related-biological-products-advisory-committee-meeting-may-28-2026-announcement] 4. Convenience Kit Recall: Medical Action Industries Removes Convenience Kits Containing Namic RA Syringes [https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls-and-early-alerts/convenience-kit-recall-medical-action-industries-removes-convenience-kits-containing-namic-ra] 5. Americana Liberty, FTC v. (timeline item) [https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/americana-liberty-ftc-v-timeline-item-2026-05-05] 6. Typhoon Sinlaku Communications Status Report – May 3, 2026 [https://www.fcc.gov/document/typhoon-sinlaku-communications-status-report-may-3-2026] 7. U.S. Supreme Court Issues Temporary Stay on Restrictions on Mifepristone after Attorney General Rayfield and Coalition File Brief [https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/ag-rayfield-files-brief-scotus-issues-temporary-stay-on-mifepristone-restrictions/] 8. Attorney General Bonta Urged U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Telehealth Access to Mifepristone [https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-urged-us-supreme-court-protect-telehealth-access] 9. Industry Bulletin 26:05 - 05/04/26 - Attorney General Rescheduling Order [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gpN4e5CGW83rABaSKsCnh5TXTTapKll3/view] 10. FDA Grants Seventh Approval under the National Priority Voucher Pilot Program [https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-grants-seventh-approval-under-national-priority-voucher-pilot-program]

[USA] Key Regulatory Updates on Hepatitis A, Payments & Derivatives

This episode dives into essential regulatory developments across multiple sectors including Hepatitis A, drug safety, payment systems, environmental health advisories, and financial market compliance. Notably, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has extended the compliance deadline for Nodal Clear, L-L-C’s amended daily reporting requirements to October 31, 2026, granting a no-action enforcement stance until then. This extension allows additional time for testing and quality assurance. The National Automated Clearing House Association announced a significant increase in the Same Day ACH per payment limit from $1 million to $10 million, effective September 17, 2027, requiring all network participants to upgrade systems accordingly. Additionally, the FDA issued a safety alert concerning Concha Negra shell meat linked to a Hepatitis A outbreak in New York, urging disposal of contaminated stock and enhanced sanitation measures. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website [https://carveragents.ai]. Articles mentioned: 1. 26-11 [https://www.cftc.gov/csl/26-11/download] 2. Raising the Limit to $10 Million Reflects the Demand for Same Day ACH [https://www.nacha.org/news/raising-limit-10-million-reflects-demand-same-day-ach] 3. Notice: Drug and Biologics Safety Surveillance Best Practice Statement [https://www.fda.gov/media/106089/download] 4. Same Day ACH Per Payment Limit to Increase to $10 Million [https://www.nacha.org/news/same-day-ach-payment-limit-increase-10-million] 5. Concha Negra (Black Shell) Shell Meat - Hepatitis A - April 2026 [https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/safety-alert-hepatitis-virus-concha-negra-black-shell-shell-meat-april-2026] 6. Development of Advisory Tissue Levels for Common Contaminants in California Sport-harvested Finfish and Shellfish: Cadmium [https://oehha.ca.gov/fish/report/development-advisory-tissue-levels-common-contaminants-california-sport-harvested-finfish-and] 7. April 30, 2026 - Report on Administrative Proceedings For the Period October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026 [https://www.sec.gov/files/34-105337.pdf] 8. 27 April 2026 - Occasional Paper Series No. 387 - Understanding the banking sector capital framework in the European Union [https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/scpops/ecb.op387.en.pdf?0fb1b314f35dfe1069bb0447776b5e39] 9. RGGI States Welcome Virginia [https://www.rggi.org/sites/default/files/Uploads/Press-Releases/2026_04_29_VA_Welcome_Statement.pdf] 10. M.12348 [https://competition-cases.ec.europa.eu/cases/M.12348?from=latest-updates&caseInstrument=M&dateHighlight=2026-04-27]

[USA] Key Regulatory Shifts in Election Law, Solar & Modernization

This episode covers pivotal regulatory developments impacting Election Law, Community Solar initiatives, and operational modernization across federal and state agencies. Listeners will learn about the California Public Utilities Commission's new community renewable energy tariff, including mandates prioritizing low-income customers and wage compliance. We also dive into the federal court's injunction blocking the Nexstar-Tegna merger due to FCC ownership cap violations, underscoring the importance of full commission oversight in media mergers. Additionally, the Federal Reserve’s strategic modernization plan aims to centralize key operational functions under senior leadership to improve efficiency and standardization across all Reserve Banks. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website [https://carveragents.ai]. Articles mentioned: 1. CPUC Community Solar Programs Prove Success Across California [https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/news-and-updates/all-news/cpuc-community-solar-programs-prove-success-across-california] 2. Gomez on Nexstar-Tegna Court Ruling [https://www.fcc.gov/document/gomez-nexstar-tegna-court-ruling] 3. Christopher J Waller: Modernising Federal Reserve operations in the 21st century [https://www.bis.org/review/r260422k.htm] 4. Waller, Modernizing Federal Reserve Operations in the 21st Century [https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/waller20260421a.htm] 5. CFTC Reaffirms Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Prediction Markets [https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9219-26] 6. Written Comments Part 4 [https://cppa.ca.gov/regulations/pdf/part4_all_comments_combined_redacted_oral_not_included.pdf] 7. Attorney General Bonta Reminds School Districts of Legal Responsibility [https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-reminds-school-districts-legal-responsibility-keep-all] 8. Attorney General Bonta Moves to Permanently Block Executive Order [https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-moves-permanently-block-president-trump%E2%80%99s-executive-order] 9. Attorney General Bonta Secures Public Access to Amazon Price Fixing Evidence [https://www.oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/naming-names-attorney-general-bonta-secures-public-access-evidence-amazon-price] 10. Investment Company Act Notice: Saba Capital Income & Opportunities Fund II [https://www.sec.gov/files/rules/ic/2026/ic-36094.pdf]