Alabama Enacts HB259 to License Payment Stablecoin Issuers
The new law requires approval from the Alabama Securities Commission (state securities regulator) and will bar unlicensed payment stablecoin issuers from operating in the state starting in 2028.
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Terms & Concepts
Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being pegged to a fiat currency such as the U.S. dollar.
Payment stablecoin: A stablecoin intended primarily for transfers and payments rather than for speculative trading or broader crypto network functions.
Licensing: A regulatory process that requires firms to obtain official approval before offering financial products or services in a jurisdiction.