U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould Explains GENIUS Act Final Rule: Stablecoin Regulatory Framework and Application Process
The Real Vision podcast features U.S. Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Jonathan Gould breaking down the OCC's final rule implementing the GENIUS Act. The episode covers reserve requirements for payment stablecoin issuers, redemption liquidity, supervision, and the application process starting January 18, 2027, along with discussions on stablecoin yield, cross-border payments, and U.S. dollar dominance.
Real Vision released the latest episode of its podcast, "The GENIUS Act Is Here — What Changes for Stablecoins?", on October 22, 2026. Host Ash Bennington sat down with Jonathan Gould, the U.S. Comptroller of the Currency, to discuss the OCC's newly announced final rule implementing portions of the GENIUS Act.
According to the show notes, Gould explains how the new federal framework will regulate payment stablecoin issuers. Key topics include reserve asset requirements, redemption liquidity standards, supervision mechanisms, and the application process that begins on January 18, 2027. The conversation also touches upon stablecoin rewards and yield, cross-border payments, U.S. dollar dominance, and why the administration views digital assets as an opportunity to modernize the American financial system.
This resource offers clear selection value for investment professionals and fintech practitioners who need to understand the specifics of U.S. digital asset regulation. Hearing directly from the head of the regulatory agency provides authoritative insights into compliance boundaries and market entry timelines, helping assess the operational prospects of relevant companies under the new rules.