The Stablecoin Affiliate Yield Ban: What the Proposed Extension Would Do
The GENIUS Act bans the stablecoin issuer from paying interest to holders. The obvious workaround — have an affiliate or
Stablecoin Regulation in 2026–2027: A Running Tracker
As of mid-2026, here is where US stablecoin regulation stands: the GENIUS Act is law, its ban on issuers paying interest to holders is settled, the OCC's rule extending that ban to affiliates and third parties is proposed but not...
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