On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (the GENIUS Act), legislation that establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. ...more
7/25/2025
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The proposal aims to free up large bank balance sheets and promote US Treasury market intermediation, which the current regulations may hinder....more
7/9/2025
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Stablecoin regulation is a top priority for lawmakers, and three recent proposals reflect differing perspectives on how to achieve regulatory clarity while balancing safety and innovation....more
In contrast with the White House’s position, the Vice Chairman denied that loosened Dodd-Frank rules contributed to the recent bank failures.
On April 12, 2023, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Vice Chairman...more
4/20/2023
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Treasury officials believe congressional action is “highly appropriate” this year to address the risks that the latest financial stability report underscores.
On May 9, 2022, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve...more
The global central bank cooperative body envisions stablecoins within the context of international standards for payment, clearing, and settlement systems.
Among the different types of digital assets, global authorities...more
10/20/2021
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Federal Reserve set to make up to $600 billion available to eligible small and mid-sized businesses.
On April 9, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Federal Reserve) announced details regarding the...more
The facility is expected to increase funding and liquidity for the program and should allow lenders to move PPP loans off their balance sheets.
On April 6, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced its intention to facilitate...more