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AFC Urges FDIC to Adopt Risk-Based AML Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
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Fusion42 · 24 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The American Fintech Council (AFC) has urged the FDIC to adopt a risk-based, coordinated AML/CFT compliance framework for payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, aiming to avoid duplicative regulatory burdens and promote clarity and technology neutrality in enforcement.
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Risk-based AML rules will lower compliance costs and complexity for stablecoin issuers while opening clearer pathways for market entry. You need to align your compliance systems with federal standards now to avoid fragmented oversight and costly duplications.
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