HM Treasury, FATF, and Full EVM Compatibility: Hedera's Institutional-Recognition July 2026

Hedera made major institutional strides in July 2026, gaining UK recognition as the live tokenized collateral benchmark and earning FATF acknowledgment as core settlement infrastructure. The Hashgraph Association expanded with Taurus, Caceis stablecoin, and Mercado Bitcoin, boosting custody, issuance, and regional reach. Fireblocks added native Hedera Token Service custody, and Utila secured MPC custody for large funds, plus full EVM compatibility for the Smart Contract Service. These moves collectively deepen Hedera’s enterprise and regulatory legitimacy.