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BlackRock has challenged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's proposed 20% reserve requirement cap for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.from headline

A Senate agreement allows cryptocurrency firms to continue offering rewards to users who hold stablecoins.from headline

A compromise regarding stablecoin yield arrangements has reportedly removed a legislative barrier to advancing cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.from headline

Phantom and Consensys have expressed opposition to the OCC's proposed ban on stablecoin yield under the GENIUS Act.from headline

The Clarity Act text contains provisions that permit cryptocurrency firms to offer rewards tied to stablecoins while providing protections related to bank yield arrangements.from headline

Coinbase announced that an agreement was reached regarding stablecoin yield provisions in the Clarity Act, potentially allowing the Senate bill to proceed to markup after a period of legislative stalling.from headline

Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks have reached a compromise provision regarding stablecoin yield within the Clarity Act legislative framework.from headline

FinCEN and OFAC have proposed a rule requiring payment stablecoin issuers to implement requirements under the GENIUS Act.from headline

Brookings submitted public comments to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding implementation of the GENIUS Act.from headline

The Bank Policy Institute has advocated for balanced implementation of the OCC's GENIUS Act proposal, weighing considerations of innovation against financial stability.from headline

FinCEN and OFAC have proposed a rule requiring payment stablecoin issuers to implement requirements related to the GENIUS Act.from headline

Senate Democrats questioned nominee Marco Lutnick about a loan from a stablecoin company to a trust during his confirmation process.from headline

Bitwise has projected that Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, could substantially increase its market capitalization by 2030.from headline

Tether is expanding its business operations beyond stablecoin issuance to include bitcoin-related activities.from headline

Tether announced a strategic shift to expand beyond stablecoin issuance into broader bitcoin-related operations.from headline

A legislative proposal related to stablecoins was reported to address U.S. dollar dominance in digital asset markets.from headline

South Korea's largest card issuer announced plans to use the Solana blockchain for stablecoin payments.from headline

Stripe has launched a corporate treasury product that includes support for stablecoins.from headline

Tether led a $14 million funding round for Belo, a company focused on expanding stablecoin payment services in Latin America.from headline

Solana Ventures participated in an $18 million funding round for Squads, a platform focused on stablecoin treasury management.from headline

The world's largest stablecoin issuer froze $344 million in stablecoins on the Tron network, marking a record freeze amount.from headline

Circle, a stablecoin issuer, is facing a lawsuit related to a $280 million hack involving the Drift Protocol.from headline

Solana Ventures led an $18 million funding round for Squads, a platform focused on stablecoin treasury management.from headline

A financial trade group has created a certificate program related to stablecoins and treasury functions.from headline

The FDIC has proposed rules under the GENIUS Act framework for stablecoin regulation, which are being compared to an alternative proposal from the OCC.from headline

Western Union is moving toward becoming a stablecoin issuer rather than adopting stablecoins for its existing services.from headline

Juniper Research projects that cross-border business-to-business stablecoin payments could reach $5 trillion annually by 2035.from headline

The GENIUS Act and STABLE Act, which would establish stablecoin rules, appear to have reached a deadline or critical juncture where banking institutions have lost an opportunity to influence the regulatory framework.from headline

Circle, a stablecoin issuer, announced plans to offer 10 million shares, which was followed by a decline in its share price.from headline

Morgan Stanley has made a stablecoin-related reserve announcement, signaling institutional involvement in digital asset infrastructure.from headline

Morgan Stanley has launched a money market fund designed to serve as reserves for stablecoin issuers.from headline

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed stablecoin regulation under the GENIUS Act or STABLE Act framework.from headline

Growth in stablecoin usage or adoption has been documented in the United States.from headline

Morgan Stanley has taken on a role as a reserve manager for stablecoins.from headline

Morgan Stanley has launched a reserve fund related to stablecoins.from headline

Morgan Stanley has introduced a money market fund focused on stablecoin reserves.from headline

The U.S. Treasury has proposed an anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance framework for stablecoin issuers.from headline

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, froze $344 million in USDT tokens on the Tron blockchain network.from headline

MoonPay has launched virtual accounts in New York as part of an expansion of its enterprise stablecoin infrastructure into regulated payment markets.from headline

MoonPay has launched a virtual account service in New York designed to facilitate conversion between fiat currency and stablecoins.from headline

MoonPay has expanded its stablecoin virtual account offerings to the New York financial market.from headline

MoonPay has launched fiat-to-stablecoin virtual accounts available to users in New York.from headline

Florida has passed legislation to regulate stablecoins, becoming the first U.S. state to enact such a regulatory framework.from headline

MoonPay announced the launch of virtual accounts in New York as part of an expansion of its enterprise stablecoin infrastructure services.from headline

A report examined Circle's financial outlook as a stablecoin issuer and developments related to KelpDAO in the decentralized finance sector.from headline

A crypto venture associated with the Trump family engaged in lobbying efforts related to stablecoin legislation and hosted Idaho legislators at Mar-a-Lago.from headline

CME Group has applied for a license to issue stablecoins.from headline

The U.S. Treasury has announced a proposed rule to implement requirements from the GENIUS Act aimed at countering illicit finance.from headline

The U.S. Treasury has proposed Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering compliance requirements for stablecoin issuers as part of legislation referred to as the GENIUS Act.from headline

Paxos Labs, a newly independent startup, raised $12 million in funding following its separation from Paxos, an established stablecoin issuer.from headline

The U.S. Treasury has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding state-level oversight mechanisms for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.from headline

Canada has proposed a new regulatory framework governing stablecoins that addresses legal and regulatory considerations for their issuance and operation.from headline

Hong Kong has granted licenses to stablecoin issuers.from headline

An article discusses key proposals related to the GENIUS Act and its implementation, along with anticipated next steps in the legislative process.from headline

The White House and cryptocurrency industry participants are in disagreement with banking groups regarding stablecoin income policy.from headline

HSBC and Standard Chartered received the first stablecoin issuer licenses from Hong Kong regulators.from headline

The GENIUS Act establishes anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and sanctions compliance requirements for stablecoin issuers.from headline

The FDIC has proposed a rule to implement provisions of the GENIUS Act related to stablecoins.from headline

A Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City analysis examines current uses of stablecoins and attempts to quantify how different stablecoins are distributed across various applications and users.from headline

The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed principles under the GENIUS Act framework intended to establish standards for state-level stablecoin regulatory regimes.from headline

A proposal referred to as GENIUS has been advanced alongside Treasury involvement to maintain a dual banking system structure for stablecoin regulation.from headline

Canada has enacted or is considering legislation to regulate stablecoins, establishing requirements that users should understand.from headline

Canada's 2025 budget reportedly expanded the Bank of Canada's supervisory mandate to include stablecoins and open banking.from headline

Deloitte and Stablecorp have announced a partnership to work on stablecoin infrastructure.from headline

A proposed bill called the GENIUS Act aims to address stablecoin stability through regulatory measures.from headline

Shares of stablecoin issuers Circle and Coinbase declined following reports of proposed stablecoin legislation.from headline

Deloitte has partnered with Stablecorp on stablecoin-related initiatives.from headline

Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp announced a strategic partnership to develop stablecoin infrastructure aimed at Canadian financial institutions.from headline

Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp announced a collaboration to develop stablecoin infrastructure for Canada.from headline

Deloitte and Stablecorp have announced a partnership to develop stablecoin infrastructure for Canadian banks.from headline

A Deloitte report suggests that stablecoins and tokenized deposits could significantly transform financial systems, with implications for Canadian banking institutions.from headline

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta has published material examining various policy and regulatory issues related to stablecoins.from headline

Florida's stablecoin legislation has drawn criticism for potentially incorporating surveillance mechanisms similar to those that DeSantis' administration previously opposed in central bank digital currency proposals.from headline

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed regulatory rules for payment stablecoin issuers under a framework referred to as GENIUS.from headline

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed a comprehensive rulemaking to implement the GENIUS Act.from headline

The Florida House approved a proposal by Nick DiCeglie to establish a pilot program for stablecoin payments in the state.from headline

The National Credit Union Administration has proposed a licensing framework for credit unions seeking to issue stablecoins under provisions related to the GENIUS and STABLE Acts.from headline

Florida legislators have advanced a bill to establish state-level regulatory oversight of stablecoins.from headline

The Florida Senate passed legislation establishing comprehensive stablecoin regulatory requirements for the state.from headline

Florida has advanced legislative efforts to establish state-level regulatory framework for stablecoins.from headline

Florida is advancing legislation to establish state-level regulatory oversight of stablecoins.from headline

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is considering developing a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoins following passage of relevant legislation in the state Senate.from headline

The Florida Senate has passed state-level legislation regarding stablecoins and is awaiting Governor Ron DeSantis's signature to become law.from headline

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is considering a state-level regulatory framework for stablecoins following passage of related legislation in the state Senate.from headline

Florida has become the first state to pass legislation specifically addressing stablecoins.from headline

The Brookings Institution has published analysis on prospective regulatory or policy developments related to GENIUS payment stablecoins.from headline

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed implementing rules under the GENIUS Act for payment stablecoins.from headline

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins that would implement provisions of the GENIUS Act.from headline

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has proposed a regulation for stablecoin issuers and finalized a rule clarifying the authority of national trust banks.from headline

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is requesting public comments on a proposal related to the GENIUS Act.from headline

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a notice of proposed rulemaking related to the GENIUS Act.from headline

An article examines the potential role that stablecoins could play within Canada's financial system.from headline

New York Attorney General Letitia James has expressed criticism of a stablecoin law referred to as GENIUS, citing concerns about consumer protection.from headline

Wyoming is developing legislative or regulatory plans related to stablecoins.from headline

Wyoming has launched a state-issued stablecoin called FRNT through Markets Group.from headline

Florida state legislator Blaise Ingoglia has supported legislation to create a stablecoin pilot program in Florida.from headline

Wyoming has become the first state to issue a stablecoin.from headline

Canadian authorities are considering regulatory measures for stablecoins issued within the country.from headline

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has expressed the central bank's interest in establishing standards to ensure stablecoins function as reliable forms of money.from headline

Tetra Trust has achieved another regulatory milestone toward launching its CADD stablecoin.from headline

Canada has introduced draft legislation to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins.from headline

Canada is adjusting its regulatory approach to prioritize stablecoins and international tax transparency measures within the cryptocurrency sector.from headline

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has reported that regulated payment stablecoins have achieved operational status in the United States.from headline

Canada has released a draft regulatory framework for stablecoins.from headline

Canada has introduced new legislation governing stablecoins and received a prospectus application for a Canadian stablecoin offering.from headline

Stablecorp announced that it has obtained regulatory approval for a stablecoin pegged to the Canadian dollar, claiming it to be the first such regulated offering in Canada.from headline

A Canadian stablecoin denominated in Canadian dollars has received regulatory approval.from headline

The Canadian government has introduced legislation related to stablecoin regulation as part of its budget implementation measures.from headline

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond has published an overview of stablecoins and the GENIUS Act, a legislative proposal addressing digital asset regulation.from headline

Canada has announced a policy plan addressing the governance of stablecoins and open banking systems.from headline

Canada has released a draft legislative proposal for regulating stablecoins.from headline

Canada's federal budget has included provisions that are expected to lead to stablecoin legislation, though the specific regulatory framework has not yet been detailed.from headline

Canada's 2025 budget proposal includes provisions for introducing federal legislation governing stablecoins.from headline

The GENIUS Act and related legislation would establish new regulatory requirements affecting how stablecoin issuers and banks operate.from headline

Canadian regulators are evaluating how to classify and oversee stablecoins, with policy direction still uncertain.from headline

A Brookings analysis examines how the growth of stablecoins may affect U.S. Treasury markets and related financial systems.from headline

Regulators face implementation challenges as they work to enforce provisions of the GENIUS and STABLE Acts concerning stablecoin oversight.from headline

A K&L Gates analysis examines whether the GENIUS Act and stablecoins could serve as an alternative to existing state money transmitter licensing requirements.from headline

Canada's stablecoin regulatory landscape is undergoing evolution as the industry continues to develop momentum in 2025.from headline

The Legislative Council passed Hong Kong's Stablecoin Bill, requiring all HKD-pegged and other fiat-backed stablecoin issuers operating in or marketing to Hong Kong to obtain an HKMA license.

ESMA and the European Commission published guidance on non-MiCA-compliant ARTs and EMTs, telling national regulators to ensure crypto-asset service providers comply as soon as possible and no later than the end of Q1 2025.

The EBA maintains the MiCA policy hub for ART and EMT issuers, including authorisation requirements, technical standards, reporting templates, guidelines, and supervisory materials.

EUR-Lex confirms that MiCA applies from 30 December 2024, with the stablecoin provisions for asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens already applying from 30 June 2024.

Circle obtained an e-money institution license from French regulator ACPR, making USD Coin the first stablecoin to achieve full MiCA compliance ahead of the regulation's activation date.

MAS published final rules for single-currency stablecoins (SCS) pegged to the SGD or G10 currencies, requiring reserve backing, monthly attestation, and a 5-business-day redemption guarantee.

Japan's amended Payment Services Act restricts stablecoin issuance to licensed banks, trust companies, and fund transfer agents, with mandatory face-value redemption and AML obligations.

Chinese authorities reiterated the prohibition on virtual-currency trading and related private crypto activity, while China continues to develop the official e-CNY system.