Federal Reserve Board requests public comment on two proposals related

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September 24, 2026

For release at 2:30 p.m. EDT

The first proposal would require that Board-supervised payment stablecoin issuers fully back their stablecoins with certain permissible reserve assets, such as short-term Treasury bills and certain other high-quality, liquid assets. The proposal would also establish standardized capital requirements to address certain credit and operational risks of payment stablecoin activities, as well as risk management standards, in accordance with the law. Separately, the proposal would introduce rules for Board-supervised firms that safekeep the assets backing payment stablecoins. It would also clarify the permissibility of stablecoin and related activities for Board-supervised banks.

The second proposal would establish a tailored application process for Board-supervised banks applying to issue payment stablecoins. These applicants would be required to submit a business plan and financial information, among other documents. The proposal would also create a process governing appeals, hearings, and final determinations for applications.

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Board memo (PDF)

Federal Register notice: Application Procedures for Board-Supervised Insured Depository Institutions Seeking Approval for a Subsidiary to Issue Payment Stablecoins

Federal Register notice: Implementing the Federal Reserve Board’s Responsibilities under the GENIUS Act

Statement by Governor Barr

Last Update: September 29, 2026