Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Fed's Bowman Pushes for Stablecoin Rules
Michelle Bowman, a top official at the Federal Reserve, spoke to Congress about new rules for banks and stablecoins.
She wants to make sure that new technologies like stablecoins are safe and fair for everyone.
Stablecoins are a type of digital money that is supposed to be as stable as regular money.
Bowman also talked about making banks stronger by updating their rules, including something called Basel III Endgame.
This is important because it helps banks handle risks better.
She also mentioned working with other agencies to make sure stablecoin companies follow the rules, like keeping enough money in reserve.
There is some disagreement between traditional banks and crypto companies about how these rules should work, but Bowman is trying to find a balance.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman plans to establish new rules for banks and stablecoins to ensure responsible innovation and healthy competition.
Bowman will work with other agencies to develop capital and diversification regulations for stablecoin issuers as required by the Genius Act.
She emphasized the need for clarity on digital assets and regulatory feedback on proposed new use cases.
Bowman is also focusing on finalizing bank capital measures, including the Basel III Endgame and refining the surcharge for big banks.
There is ongoing debate between traditional banks and crypto firms over digital-asset regulation and access to bank charters.
- Who
- Michelle Bowman, Federal Reserve Governor
- What
- Testimony on stablecoin rules and bank capital measures
- When
- During a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday
- Where
- United States Congress
- Why
- To ensure responsible innovation and healthy competition in the financial sector
- Speaker
- Michelle Bowman, Federal Reserve Governor
- Event
- House Financial Services Committee hearing
- Legislation
- Genius Act
- Key Topics
- Stablecoin regulation, bank capital measures, Basel III Endgame
- Stablecoin Requirements
- Dollar-for-dollar reserves, formal registration
- Bank Capital Focus
- Basel III Endgame, big bank surcharge