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SOL Analyst Ayman "AI Man" Mufleh pointed out that a recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) report listed Hedera, Ethereum and Solana as examples of distributed ledger infrastructures that support decentralized finance (DeFi) settlements. Mufleh highlighted the document's mention of these blockchains in a YouTube video and believes the mention is important to Hedera's visibility in regulatory discussions.
Regulatory Background and Technical Discussion
This FATF report, titled "DeFi's Regulatory Challenges" and dated July 2026 in the video, examines the architecture of the decentralized financial system. In the section analyzing the settlement layer of the DeFi protocol, the report uses Hedera, Ethereum, and Solana to illustrate types of blockchain that can record transactions, secure network security, and provide consensus mechanisms for higher-level applications.
However, the FATF does not individually recognize these networks or use them for institutional purposes. The report describes these networks as examples of basic distributed ledger technology, focusing on regulatory definitions rather than recommending specific platforms for global financial settlements.
The FATF report believes that "basic distributed ledger infrastructure" is critical at the settlement level and points to Hedera, Ethereum, and Solana as prominent examples of recording transactions and providing consensus in DeFi applications. The document further states that FATF standards generally do not apply to payment infrastructure for such blockchains unless entities operating at this level also provide services that fall within the scope of virtual asset service providers (VASP).
This regulatory distinction suggests that the FATF mention involves technical aspects of DeFi and does not imply official approval or direct selection of Hedera or its token HBAR.
HBAR and DeFi Asset Layer
The same report also discusses DeFi's asset layer, classifying native tokens such as HBAR, ETH and SOL as part of the underlying infrastructure that supports network operations and security. stablecoins and other digital assets used in the DeFi protocol are also included in this framework.
Mufleh believes that being mentioned in this context means that Hedera is becoming increasingly recognized by global policymakers. However, the report's wording is broad and does not confirm that Hedera or its related tokens have special status.
The Paris-based FATF has significant influence on global financial regulatory standards, and its cryptocurrency-related guidance shapes the rules countries use to combat financial crime in the digital asset space.
Market background and potential catalysts
At the time of Mufleh's video, HBAR was trading at a price of between US$0.06 and US$0.07, down sharply from its previous high of around US$0.25. He mentioned possible drivers for HBAR in the future, such as possible participation in the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) project, integration with SWIFT, central bank digital currency (CBDC), decentralized applications, potential HBAR exchange-traded funds, and new U.S. cryptocurrency legislation.
None of these forecasts were confirmed by the FATF report, but were mentioned as potential developments that could affect HBAR's status in the coming months. References to Hedera in the FATF study do not constitute regulatory approval or guarantee the need for HBAR; rather, these networks are classified as technology options to promote DeFi activities.
Network: Hedera, DeFi Role: Clearing Layer, Token: HBAR, Video Release Price: 0.06 - 0.07 USD, Historical High: About 0.25 USD. Network: Ethereum, DeFi Role: Clearing Layer, Tokens: ETH, Price and Historical High: Not Provided. Network: Solana, DeFi Role: Clearing Layer, Tokens: SOL, Price and Historical High: Not Available.
