New U.S. Stablecoin Regulations Imminent as FDIC Finalizes GENIUS Act Guidelines
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is preparing to publish its first formal proposal outlining how stablecoin issuers will operate under the GENIUS Act, according to acting chairman Travis Hill. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Unveils Pentad Blueprint To Drive 2026 Growth The rulemaking package is expected to be submitted to the House Financial Services […]
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Time to Make Stablecoins Great Again – unless you’re Tether. The world’s largest stablecoin, with a $120B market cap, looks like it could be left hanging after the US Senate moved to introduce the GENIUS stablecoin bill. The bill focuses heavily on improving protections for US consumers, and edges the playing field for US-domiciled stablecoin […]
Quick Facts: ➡️ GENIUS-era stablecoin rules push issuers toward bank-like reserves and oversight, reducing room for experimental designs and high-yield structures. ➡️ The Federal Reserve confirming the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin network guarantees increased exposure to crypto assets for a new batch of investors. ➡️ PEPENODE’s ($PEPENODE) virtual mining system and tiered node rewards transform traditional […]
According to prepared testimony from Acting FDIC Chair Travis Hill, the agency expects to publish a proposed rule that lays out how stablecoin issuers will apply for federal oversight before the end of December 2025. Related Reading: Bitcoin Reflects Energy As The ‘True Currency,’ Elon Musk Says What The Draft Will Cover Based on reports, […]
The United States Treasury Department has opened a request for public comment on the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The GENIUS Act, signed into US law in July, was designed to provide a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers. This latest call for public input comes exactly a […]
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has sent a cease and desist letter to five companies, including crypto exchange FTX US. CEO Sam Bankman-Fried explained that FTX does not have FDIC insurance, stating: “We never meant otherwise, and apologize if anyone misinterpreted it … to be clear FTX US isn’t FDIC insured.”
FDIC Orders 5 Firms to Cease and Desist
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued crypto-related cease and desist orders to five companies Friday. The agency regulates and insures the deposits of FDIC-insured....