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Bo Hines, USAT, and Tether’s U.S. Strategy Under the GENIUS Act
Read More: Bo Hines, USAT, and Tether’s U.S. Strategy Under the GENIUS ActThe content discusses the launch of Tether’s USA₮ under the GENIUS Act and its implications for businesses entering the stablecoin sector. It emphasizes that the legal issuer, Anchorage Digital Bank, differs from Tether, which only provides technology and branding. The article also highlights the importance of understanding regulatory responsibilities, governance, and compliance structure. Bo Hines’s…
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OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules as Stablecoin Rewards Face Continued Scrutiny
Read More: OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules as Stablecoin Rewards Face Continued ScrutinyThe Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has implemented final regulations under the GENIUS Act, effective January 18, 2027, providing stablecoin businesses with a defined operational framework. It requires issuers to evaluate products and redemption systems against new criteria, particularly concerning rewards programs. The rules eliminate a proposed presumption against certain commercial arrangements and…
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This Week in Crypto Law (October 25, 2026)
Read More: This Week in Crypto Law (October 25, 2026)This week, regulators examined the framework of digital assets, focusing on tokenization, customer-fund protection, stablecoin competition, and cross-border fraud. The SEC highlighted tokenization as a 2027 examination priority. In Ireland, Coinbase was fined over €3.25 million for safeguarding breaches. A lawsuit was filed concerning Circle’s USDC stablecoin against President Trump and others for potential constitutional…
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Paying Employees and Advisors in Tokens
Read More: Paying Employees and Advisors in TokensToken compensation agreements should explain what recipients earn, when tokens must be delivered, and what happens if the relationship or project changes. Clear terms also need to account for wage requirements, securities compliance, and tax obligations.
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Blockchain Association Seeks Changes to SEC Regulation Crypto Assets
Read More: Blockchain Association Seeks Changes to SEC Regulation Crypto AssetsThe Blockchain Association supports a new SEC framework for token offerings but seeks changes to fundraising limits, transition filings, and secondary trading protections.
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The GENIUS Act: What Stablecoin Businesses Need to Do Now
Read More: The GENIUS Act: What Stablecoin Businesses Need to Do NowThe GENIUS Act introduces a new federal framework impacting businesses involved with stablecoins. Companies need to reassess their operations to comply with this regulation, considering varied implications depending on specific activities, such as issuing or accepting stablecoins. Key dates include January 18, 2027, when significant regulations take effect, and July 18, 2028, which imposes further…