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U.S. Treasury Proposes Rules for Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released draft rules to implement the GENIUS Act, establishing a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins including issuance, reserves, and oversight requirements.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 17 Aug 2026 and 18 Aug 2026.
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The stablecoin regulatory framework now moves from law to detailed rules, opening compliance deadlines and operational clarity for fintech companies handling digital dollars. You must prepare for immediate adjustments to meet reserve and disclosure rules or risk exclusion from the US payments market.
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4 sources · first reported 17 Aug 2026 · latest 18 Aug 2026
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