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Crypto Industry Group Asks Treasury To Clarify GENIUS Act Rules For DeFi
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Fusion42 · 20 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Blockchain Association has requested the US Treasury to clarify key provisions of the GENIUS Act rules, seeking clear distinctions between DeFi infrastructure and regulated financial services, and urging that enforcement focus on genuine knowledge of unlawful activity rather than incidental market actions. The group also wants lighter compliance burdens for providers dealing with foreign stablecoin issuers without direct relationships.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 12 sources have reported it between 20 Oct 2026 and 22 Oct 2026.
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You face a regulatory debate that could reshape which DeFi players need direct compliance with stablecoin rules. The door is open this week to engage Treasury and limit compliance risks mainly to stablecoin issuers, not ancillary software providers.
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12 sources · first reported 20 Oct 2026 · latest 22 Oct 2026
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