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Fed Proposes Full Reserve And Capital Rules For US Stablecoin Issuers
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Federal Reserve proposed two rulemaking packages under the GENIUS Act requiring US payment stablecoin issuers to fully back tokens with specified reserve assets, meet capital and risk-management standards, and follow a formal bank application process, including public comments. This aims to clarify stablecoin regulation, increase trust, and encourage bank-led adoption while raising compliance costs for issuers.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 7 sources have reported it between 24 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026.
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You face higher compliance costs as the Fed demands full reserves and bank-style scrutiny for stablecoins. This opens a path for banks to dominate stablecoin issuance if you adjust your business model quickly.
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7 sources · first reported 24 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Sep 2026
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