Here’s what happened in crypto today

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Today in crypto: The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a proposal to implement the GENIUS Act, which would bar yield on payment stablecoins. Vitalik Buterin explained how Ethereum plans to be quantum-resistant in four years, and the tokenized US Treasury market surged by over $1 billion since the start of 2026.

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has dropped a 376‑page proposal to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act that looks to settle the ongoing stablecoin yield fight.

The proposal is open to public comment for 60 days from Wednesday’s publication date, and sets out detailed rules for permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the OCC’s jurisdiction.

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