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OCC Sets November 2026 Deadline to Finalize GENIUS Act Crypto Regulation
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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The OCC plans to finalize the GENIUS Act stablecoin regulation by November 2026, setting a framework for oversight of stablecoin issuers including capital and liquidity requirements, with enforcement to begin by January 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 5 sources have reported it between 17 Aug 2026 and 20 Aug 2026.
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You need to prepare your stablecoin operations for a fully regulated environment starting January 2027 as the OCC finalizes rules this November. Delay in compliance could lock you out of the US market or delay your launch.
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5 sources · first reported 17 Aug 2026 · latest 20 Aug 2026
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