GENIUS Act

The Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on proposed rules implementing the GENIUS Act, the US framework for payment stablecoins. The request opens a consultation process that will shape how banks and issuers regulate stablecoin activities, drawing attention from the crypto industry and traditional banking sector alike.

The Federal Reserve has put forward proposed rules for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, the US legislation establishing a federal framework for dollar-pegged digital tokens. The proposal would set requirements for issuers operating under US oversight. The move marks a key step in implementing the new stablecoin law and is being closely watched by banks, crypto firms, and regulators assessing how the market will be supervised.