Banks Get Green Light to Mint Digital Dollars via Stablecoins
Published Date: 3/2/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is rolling out new rules to guide banks and similar groups on how to issue U.S. stablecoins—digital money tied to the dollar. These changes aim to make stablecoin use safer and clearer, affecting all entities under OCC oversight. Comments on the plan are open until May 1, 2026, so the public can weigh in before it becomes official.
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