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US Tightens Stablecoin Oversight, CFTC Seeks Broader Crypto Role

April 2, 2026, 06:00 PM153 words7 sources
US Tightens Stablecoin Oversight, CFTC Seeks Broader Crypto Role

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Regulatory developments surrounding stablecoins and the broader crypto market are accelerating in the US. The Treasury Department proposed a new rule under the GENIUS Act establishing a hybrid federal-state oversight framework for stablecoin issuers. Issuers with under $10 billion in circulation can opt for state supervision, provided regulations are ‘substantially similar’ to federal standards, with larger issuers transitioning to OCC oversight. Simultaneously, the CFTC, under Chair Michael Selig, declared its readiness to oversee the entire $3 trillion crypto market, emphasizing a shift towards reduced enforcement and increased clarity. EDX Markets also applied for a national trust bank charter with the OCC to provide institutional digital asset custody and settlement services. Concerns remain regarding stablecoin resilience, highlighted by Fed Governor Barr, and the response to exploits, as seen with the $280M Drift Protocol hack and questions surrounding Circle’s USDC freeze. Circle is proactively expanding with cirBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin token with on-chain reserve verification.

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