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📰 Treasury Secretary Bessent likens GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking reform
🗓️ Oct 21 2026 17:10 UTC - Sam Bourgi

New federal regulations outline reserve, redemption and oversight requirements for stablecoin issuers, with implementation scheduled for January 2027.

➤ The US Treasury Secretary compares the new GENIUS Act for stablecoins to Lincoln-era banking reforms, highlighting its significance for establishing a national digital currency framework.
➤ The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has finalized rules for stablecoin issuers, covering reserves, redemptions, and oversight, set to take effect in January 2027.
➤ These regulations aim to foster private-sector innovation and American leadership in digital assets, requiring regulatory approval for companies issuing payment stablecoins.

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🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cointelegraph-treasury-secretary-bessent-likens-genius-act-to-lincoln-era-banking-reform-2456659387