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Banks Ask FDIC to Make Issuers Police Stablecoin Wallets
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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Banks have broadly supported regulated stablecoin issuance but highlighted unresolved issues around transaction visibility, redemption, third-party oversight, and compliance responsibilities. The FDIC's proposal seeks to integrate FinCEN and OFAC compliance under its supervision for stablecoin issuers affiliated with certain banks, while banks emphasize the need for clear divisions of responsibility, especially for secondary-market activities.
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You need to prepare for new compliance rules that place anti-money laundering and sanctions responsibilities squarely on stablecoin issuers, even for activities they might struggle to monitor directly. This reroutes regulatory risk towards issuers and demands you tighten control over third-party intermediaries or face enforcement.
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