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The Federal Reserve proposed new rules for stablecoin issuers, including a 48-hour window to address reserve shortfalls. Issuers falling below full backing must begin liquidation if they cannot restore reserves within that timeframe.
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The Federal Reserve proposed two rulemaking packages that would require US stablecoin issuers to fully back tokens with permitted reserve assets and meet standardized capital and risk‑management rules. The proposals are not final and face a 60‑day public comment period.
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Tether says its maximum exposure to EQIBank is under $64 million following a US seizure of $89 million in bank assets, highlighting counterparty risk in fiat on-ramps.
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The SEC's Hester Peirce proposal seeks to eliminate crypto KYC honeypots before stablecoin regulations spawn additional compliance-driven traps.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve proposed rules to implement the GENIUS Act, passed last year, focusing on regulations for stablecoin yield programs and other aspects of the burgeoning asset class.
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The Federal Reserve unveiled proposed regulations for stablecoins issued by banks, requiring full reserve backing and quick redemption. The rules put the 'dollar test' from the GENIUS Act into practice.
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Despite a 37% contraction in the broader cryptocurrency market, cross-border stablecoin transactions increased by 78% according to Chainalysis, indicating growing utility in international trade, remittances, and as a store of value.
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The European System of Central Banks wants MiCA's mandatory bank-deposit quota for stablecoin reserves replaced with a redemption-speed liquidity test, arguing the current rule creates reciprocal exposure between token runs and bank funding.
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Circle has launched a 24/7 foreign exchange (FX) engine designed for stablecoin trading. The move aims to capture a portion of the massive $10 trillion global currency market, offering continuous settlement for select stablecoin pairs.
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