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Federal Register · April 3, 2026
The title they went with GENIUS Act Broad-Based Principles for Determining Whether a State-Level Regulatory Regime Is Substantially Similar to the Federal Regulatory Framework Noisy translates that to

Treasury decides which state crypto regulators are real, making fifty separate fights into one test

The rule that lets states avoid federal approval is itself a federal rule that states must pass to avoid federal approval.
What happened
The Treasury Department is setting up rules to decide if state-level cryptocurrency regulations are similar enough to federal ones. This means states can create their own rules for stablecoins, and if they match federal standards, they might get a pass.
Why it matters
This change could make it easier for states to create their own rules for stablecoins, which are digital currencies pegged to assets like the US dollar. Previously, companies had to navigate a patchwork of state and federal regulations. Now, states can potentially create a more streamlined path for stablecoin issuers, provided their rules align with federal expectations. This could accelerate the development and adoption of stablecoins by reducing regulatory uncertainty for businesses operating across state lines.
The signal
State regulators, particularly New York and Wyoming, now have a concrete checklist to match or exceed. Expect at least one state to formally apply for equivalency certification within twelve months and use approval as a marketing advantage to attract issuers.
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The Sendoff
Treasury has written the rules for when states are allowed to follow the rules.