U.S. Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act – New rules protect stablecoin issuers
The U.S. Treasury, through FinCEN and OFAC, has proposed a new rule under the GENIUS Act (signed into law in July 2025) that treats permitted payment stablecoin issuers similarly to banks under the Bank Secrecy Act. This aims to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion by imposing anti-money laundering obligations on issuers. The rule is designed to protect national security without hindering innovation in the payment system. This action follows multiple cases of illicit stablecoin use, including seizures of millions of dollars linked to scams and criminal activities. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the proposal strengthens U.S. leadership in digital finance while safeguarding the financial system.
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