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OCC US Consultation

OCC, in coordination with FinCEN and OFAC, proposes regulations implementing Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions compliance standards for permitted payment stablecoin issuers under OCC jurisdiction.

Market Engagement Near-term high confidence Score: 8.0/10
Published: 24 June 2026 | Scan: 2026-2mo
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Why it matters

This regulatory framework will establish AML/CFT/sanctions compliance requirements and technical reporting standards for stablecoin issuers — decisions that lock in data schemas, attestation protocols, and KYC/sanctions screening workflows. The Ethereum community can supply working evidence of on-chain compliance mechanisms, existing privacy-preserving identity attestation practices, and technical standards that balance regulatory transparency with user privacy. Early input shapes whether standards are blockchain-native or impose incompatible legacy requirements.

Action recommended

Monitor Federal Register for formal comment period opening; prepare brief on technical compliance patterns (e.g., on-chain attestation, verifiable credentials, sanctions list integration); coordinate with stablecoin-issuer members to draft substantive comment on feasibility and interoperability.