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US Treasury and FDIC propose comprehensive stablecoin regulations under GENIUS Act

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Published 2026-04-07 18:58 UTCUpdated 2026-04-09 02:34 UTC

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FDIC floats stablecoin guidelines, AML revamp

Paymentsdive · paymentsdive.com · 2026-04-09 02:34 UTC

Treasury Proposes Anti-Money Laundering Framework for Stablecoin Issuers

Pymnts · pymnts.com · 2026-04-09 00:50 UTC

Stablecoin News: Treasury’s FinCEN Just Proposed Rules Requiring Issuers to Police Their Own Transactions

Crypto · crypto.news · 2026-04-08 20:15 UTC

Treasury Outlines How Stablecoin Rules Will Fight Illicit Finance Under GENIUS Act

Decrypt · decrypt.co · 2026-04-08 19:42 UTC

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Overview

The US Treasury and FDIC have unveiled proposed rules targeting stablecoin issuers to combat illicit finance, requiring robust anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance programs.

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Financial Crimes Enforcement NetworkOffice of Foreign Assets ControlFederal Deposit Insurance CorporationGENIUS ActScott Bessent

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Why now

The GENIUS Act mandates Treasury and FDIC to establish stablecoin regulations by 2026.
Growing stablecoin adoption raises concerns about money laundering and sanctions evasion risks.
Coordinated regulatory proposals signal a new era of stablecoin oversight integrating them into the traditional financial system.

Why it matters

Stablecoins will be subject to bank-like AML and sanctions compliance, increasing regulatory oversight.
The rules aim to prevent illicit finance risks while supporting innovation in the stablecoin ecosystem.
FDIC’s prudential standards will enhance financial stability and consumer protections for stablecoin holders.

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Recurring claims

The proposed rules require stablecoin issuers to implement AML and sanctions compliance programs and have the ability to block illicit transactions.
The FDIC proposed a 191-page rule setting prudential standards for stablecoin issuers supervised by the agency, including reserve, redemption, capital, and risk management requirements.
The proposed rules prohibit individuals with criminal backgrounds from leading stablecoin issuers’ compliance programs.

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