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OCC Calls on Local Banks to Become Issuers of Payment Stablecoins
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has urged local banks to enter the payment stablecoin market under the GENIUS Act rules, which will take effect in January. Banks can apply themselves or through a subsidiary. This call comes amid objections from banking associations against OCC's yield rules.
Final OCC Rules Under the GENIUS Act Take Effect January 18, 2027
Learn about the final OCC rules under the GENIUS Act, which will take effect on January 18, 2027.
Changpeng Zhao Provoked a Price Surge of the GENIUS Token with His Post
Changpeng Zhao provoked a surge of the GENIUS token, which rose above $0.42 after his post on September 17, 2026.