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Watch New York Department of Financial Services NY Jul 28, 2026

NYDFS files formal stablecoin proposal to align oversight with GENIUS Act

An Orrick InfoBytes item dated July 24, 2026 reports that NYDFS filed a formal proposal to align stablecoin oversight with the GENIUS Act. Comments were reported due September 21, 2026.

An Orrick InfoBytes item dated July 24, 2026 reports that NYDFS filed a formal proposal to align stablecoin oversight with the GENIUS Act. Comments were reported due September 21, 2026.

What changed

New York formally proposed stablecoin oversight changes intended to align state standards with the GENIUS Act.

Compliance perspective

Stablecoin issuers, virtual currency businesses, and New York-regulated entities should review reserve, reporting, governance, and approval implications. This proposal could materially change state operating expectations for covered firms.

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