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OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule, Drops Third-Party Yield Presumption

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Briefings

The OCC finalized a rule effective January 18, 2027, ending the third-party yield presumption for GENIUS Act applications. Existing issuers with pending applications may seek temporary compliance waivers. The rule marks a shift in regulatory expectations for digital asset issuers.

Key points

• The OCC finalized a rule effective January 18, 2027, ending the third-party yield presumption for GENIUS Act applications.
• Existing issuers with substantially complete OCC applications pending can seek temporary compliance waivers.

Context

This rule change impacts digital asset issuers applying for GENIUS Act status, potentially altering their regulatory compliance requirements.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the OCC's announcement of the rule effective date and waiver availability; specific impact on market participants is not detailed.

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