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FDIC faces GAO pressure over gaps in crypto oversight

FDIC faces GAO pressure over gaps in crypto oversight

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has urged the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to coordinate more closely with other federal regulators on blockchain risks. 

Summary

  • GAO said regulators still lack a standing process for coordinated oversight of blockchain financial risks.
  • FDIC faces fresh pressure as GENIUS Act rules expand its role over stablecoin issuers nationally.
  • The watchdog also urged case manager rotation after 2023 bank failures raised supervision questions again.

The watchdog made its June 8 letter to FDIC Chairman Travis Hill public on June 15.

Meanwhile, the GAO said blockchain-related financial products and services have…

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