The OCC finalized its first GENIUS Act rule and dropped the proposed presumption against third-party stablecoin rewards.

First reported Oct 21, 2026, 14:43 UTC

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The OCC finalized its first GENIUS Act rule and dropped the proposed presumption against third-party stablecoin rewards. The issuer yield ban stays. No grandfathering for existing rewards programs; each gets a facts-and-circumstances review. Effective Jan. 18, 2027. — Rickler Feed, Oct 21, 2026, 14:43 UTC

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