Regulation· ★★★★★· neutral·

Fed stablecoin proposal sets 48-hour clock for forced reserve liquidation

  • —Issuers breaching 1:1 backing get 24 hours to notify the Fed and submit a recovery plan
  • —Reserve liquidation and redemptions must start by 5 p.m. the next business day, under 48 hours
  • —Minting may continue during the rescue window to avoid an on-chain distress signal
  • —The OCC proposes the opposite: immediate halt to net issuance and 15 business days before liquidation
Why it matters: The rule will determine how quickly USDC and other stablecoin holders lose par value when reserves fall short.
Source: CryptoSlate