
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
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