Wed, 08 Apregulation

US Treasury proposes GENIUS Act rules targeting illicit finance

Burns Brief

The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions Market sentiment is turning positive, with traders and analysts pointing to potential follow-through momentum in the coming sessions. Watch for volume confirmation — a breakout above average volume would signal the trend is likely to continue.

The proposed rule would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish AML/CFT and sanctions compliance programs, and be able to “block, freeze, and reject” certain transactions.

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