The Fed has proposed new anti-money laundering rules specifically for stablecoins, while Circle is simultaneously exploring its evolution into a federally chartered bank.
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Updated Jun 28
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What happened
The Fed has proposed new anti-money laundering rules specifically for stablecoins, while Circle is simultaneously exploring its evolution into a federally chartered bank.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Fed hikes influence stablecoin reserve interest rates.Sub-event
- Stablecoin reserves are being structured under the GENIUS Act, which mandates Treasury holdings and affects yields.Sub-event
- The Federal Reserve proposal for new anti-money laundering rules incorporates priorities set by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.Sub-event
Fed proposes AML rules for stablecoins; Circle seeks federal banking charter.1 source
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The entities involved
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FED
business
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Circle
peer-to-peer payments technology company
- Coinbase operates as a leading regulated crypto exchange, utilizing its Base Layer-2 network built on Ethereum, and shares revenue with Circle in the USDC ecosystem.
- Hana Bank is participating in a settlement network trial involving the Bank of Korea, while Binance announces a $100M investment to promote Circle's USDC.
Related events
- Banks are launching stablecoin initiatives as a competitive strategy to counteract the growing market share of non-bank financial competitors.
- MoneyGram chose Circle's USDC for payments, amidst intense stablecoin market competition and the dissolution of past partnerships.
- The Federal Reserve is joining forces with the National Credit Union Administration and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to push stablecoin identification standards.
- South Korean reforms are fast-tracking the legalization of KRW-backed stablecoins, attracting significant retail investment.
- FED issues warnings regarding central bank credibility.