SEC Just Changed Stablecoin Rules For Wall Street!
Big news dropped Feb 19, 2026 👇
What Changed? Broker-dealers now only need 2% capital haircut on stablecoins (down from 100%). Previously: Hold $1M stablecoins = lock up $2M capital Now: Hold $1M stablecoins = lock up only $20K
Why It Matters: → Stablecoins now treated like money market funds → On-chain settlement finally viable for institutions → $USDC positioned for major Wall Street adoption
SEC Chair Paul Atkins called it "a terrific step to unlock access to on-chain markets."
This removes a huge barrier for TradFi entering crypto. Bullish for stablecoin adoption in 2026! 🚀
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SEC Just Changed Stablecoin Rules For Wall Street!
Big news dropped Feb 19, 2026 👇
What Changed?
Broker-dealers now only need 2% capital haircut on stablecoins (down from 100%).
Previously: Hold $1M stablecoins = lock up $2M capital
Now: Hold $1M stablecoins = lock up only $20K
Why It Matters:
→ Stablecoins now treated like money market funds
→ On-chain settlement finally viable for institutions
→ $USDC positioned for major Wall Street adoption
SEC Chair Paul Atkins called it "a terrific step to unlock access to on-chain markets."
This removes a huge barrier for TradFi entering crypto. Bullish for stablecoin adoption in 2026! 🚀