Circle Asks SEC to Treat Eligible Payment Stablecoins as Cash, Cut 2% Broker-Dealer Discount to Zero
Circle asked the SEC in an Oct. 20 comment letter to classify eligible payment stablecoins as cash and cut the broker-dealer capital discount from 2% to zero. The USDC issuer said stablecoins compliant with the GENIUS Act should support payments and settlements without imposing issuer obligations. Circle also seeks clarity on validator maintenance and customer reserve treatment.