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SEC Announces Framework for Stablecoin Regulation
CNBC
by MacKenzie Sigalos
February 11, 2026 · 07:59
19 hours ago
Summary
Securities regulator outlines comprehensive approach to stablecoin oversight, seeking to balance innovation with consumer protection.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today released a detailed regulatory framework for stablecoins, providing the most comprehensive guidance to date on how the agency intends to regulate the rapidly growing category of digital assets.
The framework distinguishes between payment stablecoins, which it proposes to regulate under a lighter-touch regime, and stablecoins that function as investment contracts, which would face full securities regulation. The guidance also addresses reserve requirements, redemption rights, and disclosure obligations.
Industry groups gave the framework a cautiously positive reception, with several major stablecoin issuers noting that the clarity, while stricter in some areas than hoped, provides a workable path forward.
The framework distinguishes between payment stablecoins, which it proposes to regulate under a lighter-touch regime, and stablecoins that function as investment contracts, which would face full securities regulation. The guidance also addresses reserve requirements, redemption rights, and disclosure obligations.
Industry groups gave the framework a cautiously positive reception, with several major stablecoin issuers noting that the clarity, while stricter in some areas than hoped, provides a workable path forward.
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