Treasury urged Congress to let exchanges temporarily freeze suspicious crypto

Regulator in a suit presents Freeze Safe Harbor document with subtle crypto icons in the background.

The U.S. Treasury has formally urged Congress to give cryptocurrency platforms a narrowly defined power to freeze suspicious digital assets, arguing that the current legal framework moves too slowly for the speed of blockchain-based crime. The recommendation appeared in a report submitted under the GENIUS Act in March 2026, and it was presented as a […]

Stablecoins: Why Banks Are Finally Paying Attention

Bank treasurer reviews GENIUS Act documents at a desk; laptop displays a stablecoin dashboard in a neutral newsroom.

Banks have moved from cautious observation to active execution in stablecoins after the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) became law on July 18, 2025. Stablecoins are now framed as a regulated payment instrument, and that clarity is catalyzing strategic initiatives across banks and payments firms.