Stablecoin Rules Set New Limits for US Crypto Sales

Treasury has proposed stablecoin rules that would define which stablecoins can be issued or sold in the United States under the GENIUS Act. The draft sets out licensing expectations for issuers, conditions for the sale of foreign-issued stablecoins, and later…

U.S. Stablecoin Rules Face Pressure Before January 18

The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed new stablecoin rules as it works to implement the GENIUS Act before the law’s next major deadline. The proposal sets out federal definitions for what it means to issue U.S. stablecoins and which parties…

How Will Visa Stablecoin Support Expand With Zerohash?

Visa stablecoin activity is widening through a new arrangement with onchain infrastructure provider Zerohash. Under the setup, eligible Visa Direct clients will be able to prefund accounts with stablecoins before sending payments, while recipients will be able to receive payouts…

What does Circle charter mean for USDC oversight now?

Circle said Friday that it secured a limited purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services, adding another state authorization for the company behind USDC. The Circle charter gives the firm legal authority to provide fiduciary, custody…

Will South korean stablecoins face broader rules in 2027?

South korean stablecoins are at the center of a broader policy push as the Financial Services Commission reportedly prepares a consolidated Digital Asset Basic Act with the ruling Democratic Party. According to Edaily, the government-backed proposal would give lawmakers a…

Will Samsung Wallet bring stablecoin support to phones?

Samsung Wallet is set to gain native stablecoin support as Samsung expands the app beyond payment cards, IDs, hotel keys, cash, and savings. At Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22, the company presented stablecoins as part of a broader…

GENIUS Act stablecoin rules remain pending after deadline

US regulators missed the one-year deadline to complete final implementing rules under the GENIUS Act, despite publishing proposals and collecting public feedback during the previous year. The law, signed by President Donald Trump on July 18, 2025, established the first…

Are Brazil stablecoins reshaping trade and payments?

Brazil stablecoins are drawing renewed attention as a U.S. trade dispute with Brazil expands into the country’s payment system. Washington is preparing a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods under a revived Section 301 strategy, and the case is unusual…

Does FSB see dollar stablecoins hurting emerging states now?

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is sharpening its focus on the risks posed by foreign currency-denominated stablecoins, warning in its 2025 annual report that these instruments could undermine financial stability in emerging market and developing economies as they grow across…

Delaware advances stablecoin bill and banking law update

Delaware is moving to formalize its approach to digital assets with new legislation targeting stablecoins and crypto-related banking rules, aiming to reinforce its position as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction while addressing regulatory gaps that have pushed some firms to other states.…