The GENIUS Act July 18 Rulemaking Deadline Has Arrived. The Rules Are Not Ready.
July 18 is the GENIUS Act's rulemaking deadline for a $309B stablecoin market. Key agency comment periods run into August. Here's what it means.
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Circle Receives Final OCC Approval to Establish National Trust Bank for USDC
Circle's OCC-approved national trust bank, Circle National Trust, gives USDC federally supervised custody and a pathway to bring reserve management under OCC oversight.
Five Federal Agencies Publish Joint CIP Rule for Stablecoin Issuers With 60-Day Comment Period
Five federal agencies published a joint CIP proposed rule for stablecoin issuers on June 22, 2026. Comments due August 21. Applies to primary-market activity only.
Six Federal Agencies Have 35 Days to Finalize GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules by July 18
Six federal agencies have 35 days to finalize GENIUS Act stablecoin rules by July 18, 2026. OCC sets $5M capital floor. FDIC confirms no deposit insurance for holders.
CFTC Expands Stablecoins: U.S. Trust Banks Now Authorized to Issue Dollar-Pegged Tokens Under GENIUS Act
CFTC expands stablecoin rules, allowing U.S. trust banks to issue USD-pegged tokens under GENIUS Act, enabling use as margin collateral for mainstream finance.
Stablecoin Regulation in 2026: What's Changing Regionally?
A deep dive into stablecoin regulation in 2026, including MiCA, the GENIUS Act, and how regulation reshaped institutional adoption and settlement.
Migrating to GENIUS Act-Compliant Stablecoins in 2026: Complete Guide to Wallet Transfers and Yield Tips
Learn how to complete the migration to GENIUS Act compliant stablecoins in 2026 with our complete guide to wallet transfers and tips on making passive returns.
The Ultimate Guide to Stablecoin Regulations Worldwide in 2025-2026: US GENIUS Act, EU MiCA, and Global Laws Explained
Our in-depth analysis of the worldwide stablecoin regulations in for 2025 and 2026. Covering every main law within the GENIUS Act, MiCA and more.
Complete Guide to Stablecoin Compliance in 2026: Using MiCA-Approved Tokens for EU-Based Businesses
2026 EU stablecoin compliance guide for 2025 teams: MiCA-approved EMT/ART checks, ESMA restrictions, and PSD2 planning for 1 March 2026.
PayPal Applies to Become a Bank as US Loosens Regulatory Reins
PayPal applies for Utah bank charter in 2025 to launch PayPal Bank, expanding small business lending and FDIC-insured savings amid Trump-era regulatory easing.
FDIC Signals First Stablecoin Regulations Under GENIUS Act This Month
FDIC to drop first GENIUS Act stablecoin rules this month: 100% Treasury reserves, full AML, bank integration to unlock $150B+ compliant boom in 2026.
The 2025 STABLE Act: Complete Breakdown of America's New Stablecoin Regulation
Unveil the 2025 STABLE Act's bold overhaul of US stablecoin rules: 1:1 reserves, federal licensing battles, and crypto's clash with monetary sovereignty.
BlackRock Launches GENIUS Act-Compliant Stablecoin Reserve Fund
BlackRock's BSTBL fund redefines stablecoin reserves, aligning with the GENIUS Act to drive $4T crypto growth by 2030, blending TradFi with DeFi.