# 2026-04089: Banks Get Green Light to Mint Digital Dollars via Stablecoins

2026-04089, Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Treasury Department, Comptroller of the Currency published 2026-03-02, effective Comments must be received by May 1, 2026.; deemed significant under Executive Order 12866 (as of 2026-11-04).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-04089
- Title: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Treasury Department; Comptroller of the Currency
- Citation: 91 FR 10202
- Published: 2026-03-02
- Effective: Comments must be received by May 1, 2026.
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: yes (OIRA_API)
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1557-AF41
- Last updated: 2026-11-04

## In one line

Banks Get Green Light to Mint Digital Dollars via Stablecoins

## 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.

## Abstract

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) proposes to issue regulations to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act regarding the issuance of payment stablecoins and certain related activities by entities subject to the OCC's jurisdiction.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-04089 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/02/2026-04089/implementing-the-guiding-and-establishing-national-innovation-for-us-stablecoins-act-for-the)
- [2026-04089 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-02/pdf/2026-04089.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-04089 (as of 2026-11-04).