The OCC’s Stablecoin Proposal (Continued): A Detailed Look at the Prudential Framework Behind the GENIUS Act

On March 2, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement the GENIUS Act’s framework for payment stablecoins. I previously shared a brief summary outlining the core objectives of the proposal. In this piece, I take a more comprehensive look at the rule—examining its structural … More The OCC’s Stablecoin Proposal (Continued): A Detailed Look at the Prudential Framework Behind the GENIUS Act

OCC’s Stablecoin Proposal: A Structural Decision About Digital Money

The OCC’s recent notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) on payment stablecoins is not simply a fintech update. It is a structural decision about how digital forms of money may sit within the U.S. prudential framework. Rather than treating stablecoins as a peripheral innovation, the proposal positions them as part of the financial system’s liquidity architecture. … More OCC’s Stablecoin Proposal: A Structural Decision About Digital Money

Global Banking & Capital Markets Outlook 2026

A. Executive summary Entering 2026, global banking and capital markets are transitioning from the post-pandemic rate-shock period into a phase where dispersion and market “plumbing” may matter as much as headline macro variables. The observations below summarize conditions and transmission channels that appear most relevant today; they are intended as neutral framing rather than forecasts. … More Global Banking & Capital Markets Outlook 2026

Stablecoins and Deposit Substitution: Key Insights for Financial Stability

The dialogue on stablecoins and deposit substitution is evolving, highlighting their modest impact on U.S. bank deposits. Currently at about 1.5% of deposits, stablecoins influence the banking landscape through direct substitution, recycling, and restructuring. While not an immediate threat, their growth could affect deposit stability and liquidity, prompting shifts in funding dynamics. … More Stablecoins and Deposit Substitution: Key Insights for Financial Stability