FDIC to Propose Stablecoin Issuer Regulations Under GENIUS Act

According to ChainCatcher, the Acting Chairman of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Travis Hill, announced in testimony to the House Financial Services Committee that the FDIC plans to introduce its first regulatory proposals for stablecoin issuers. These proposals aim to implement the U.S. Stablecoin National Innovation Guidance and Establishment Act (GENIUS Act). The initial set of rules will outline the process for stablecoin issuers to apply for federal regulation, with further prudential requirements for FDIC-regulated payment stablecoin issuers, including capital standards, liquidity requirements, and reserve asset quality oversight, expected early next year. The FDIC, along with the Treasury Department and other agencies, is advancing its regulatory responsibilities under the GENIUS Act. The proposed rules will undergo a public comment period before being finalized. Hill also mentioned that the FDIC is developing additional guidance on the regulatory status of 'tokenized deposits' based on recommendations from the President's Working Group on Financial Markets. The hearing will also include testimonies from other financial regulatory bodies, such as the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision, Michelle Bowman, stated that the Federal Reserve is working on a regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, focusing on capital, liquidity, and risk diversification, as required by the GENIUS Act.