Treasury NPRM Comment Period Closes TODAY: What the Industry Filed Before the GENIUS Act Deadline

The October 19, 2026, closure of the comment period for the GENIUS Act NPRM ( TREAS-DO-2026-0496 ) signals the end of the primary public feedback phase for the administration’s stablecoin framework. Published as 91 FR 53368, the proposal drew significant industry engagement, reflecting the urgency noted by Treasury Secretary Bessent in the August 17 press release . The Volume and Players By the time the docket closed, more than 105 comments had been submitted, with 77 published on regulations.gov. The breadth of the filing record underscores the high stakes for digital asset service providers (DASPs) and traditional financial institutions alike.

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