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Keep America 'The Crypto Capital of the World': US Treasury Chief Bessent Speaks Out on ...
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced steps to implement the GENIUS Act, introducing mandatory licensing for payment stablecoins and barriers for foreign issuers to maintain America's edge in crypto innovation. A 60-day public comment period has opened, with full regulatory oversight expected by 2027–2028.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 17 Aug 2026 and 24 Aug 2026.
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You face a tightening regulatory environment in payment stablecoins with new licensing and foreign issuer restrictions starting soon. This is a direct call to prepare for compliance and compete in a more tightly controlled US crypto market.
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6 sources · first reported 17 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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