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Effective Date: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the OCC

AGENCY:

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury.

ACTION:

Final rule.

SUMMARY:

The OCC’s final rule implements the GENIUS Act by establishing regulatory standards for OCC supervised entities that issue payment stablecoins, including requirements for reserves, liquidity, capital, redemption practices, risk management, and oversight. The rule is intended to support the safe and sound issuance of stablecoins while providing a federal framework for innovation.

DATES:

The final rule is effective on January 18, 2027.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/23/2026-21706/implementing-the-guiding-and-establishing-national-innovation-for-us-stablecoins-act-for-the

  • January 18, 2027
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