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April 08, 2026
US Treasury moves forward with GENIUS Act, focusing on illicit finance
GG AI Summary
The US Treasury is advancing the GENIUS Act which mandates payment stablecoin issuers to implement AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs. This regulation would empower issuers to block, freeze, or reject certain transactions to combat illicit finance. The move signals increased regulatory scrutiny on stablecoins to prevent financial crimes.
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The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.
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