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Fed proposes stablecoin reserve and capital rules under GENIUS Act
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Federal Reserve proposes new stablecoin regulations under the $GENIUS Act, requiring full reserve backing, fixed capital requirements, and tailored approval processes for issuers it supervises. The comment period is 60 days, with an expected effective date in early 2027, and concerns remain about the impact of anti-money laundering thresholds on enforcement capabilities.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 27 Sep 2026.
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Stablecoin issuers face a major increase in regulatory scrutiny that raises entry barriers while reshaping market economics. You should update your compliance and capital planning immediately to secure market access before rules take effect.
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3 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 27 Sep 2026
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