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Fed's Barr Encourages Strong Stablecoin Oversight
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr warned that stablecoins require robust federal oversight. While acknowledging the GENIUS Act provides meaningful clarity, Barr flagged significant remaining gaps, including reserve asset regulation, potential for regulatory arbitrage between state and federal frameworks, capital and liquidity requirements, and consumer protection. The remarks signal the Fed intends to push for stricter rulemaking during implementation, even as stablecoins expand beyond crypto trading into remittances, trade finance, and corporate treasury management.
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