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GENIUS Act Regulations on Payment Stablecoin Issuance, Offer, and Sale

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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The Department of the Treasury is introducing new rules about payment stablecoins, which are a type of digital currency. These rules will affect how stablecoins can be issued, offered, and sold in the United States. Insurance agents should stay informed about these changes as they may impact financial transactions related to insurance products.
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The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) proposes to issue regulations to implement section 3 of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act regarding the statutory prohibitions and limitations on payment stablecoin issuance, offer, and sale in the United States.