#GENIUSStablecoinRewards

About GENIUSStablecoinRewards

The OCC issued final GENIUS Act rules Oct 21, effective Jan 18, 2027, covering stablecoin issuance, reserves and redemption. Issuers remain barred from paying interest, but a presumption against some third-party rewards was removed, leaving compliance room for platforms. The ABA opposed the change over deposit outflow risks; Treasury Secretary Bessent said it supports innovation and competition. Can third-party rewards attract new funds, and where will compliance boundaries lie?