Circle asks SEC to drop costly rule it says holds stablecoins back
Stablecoin issuer Circle has sent a letter to the SEC asking it to remove a costly Wall Street rule that it says holds stablecoins back. The letter also asks for separate permissions covering offerings, brokerage capital and customer reserves. For traders, it points to regulatory decisions for stablecoin issuers that are still unresolved.
Why it matters
- Circle says a costly SEC rule is holding stablecoins back, so it wants that rule removed.
- The letter asks for separate permissions for offerings, brokerage capital and customer reserves.
- The filing suggests more issuer regulation decisions are still open, which could affect stablecoin markets.
What to watch next
Watch for any SEC response to Circle's letter and whether it grants the separate permissions Circle has requested.
