U.S. regulators are advancing a comprehensive overhaul of banking and stablecoin oversight, focusing on stricter anti-money laundering (AML) requirements and removing the controversial "reputation risk" tool from bank supervision. Led by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other agencies, the proposals aim to establish a more formal, rules-based framework for both traditional finance and digital assets. The GENIUS Act framework is central to these changes, bringing stablecoin issuers under bank-like regulations. Issuers would need to maintain 1:1 reserves and adhere to strict liquidity and risk management standards, while activities like lending against stablecoins would be restricted. Additionally, the updated AML framework emphasizes risk-based compliance, requiring banks to focus resources on higher-risk activities. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network will play a more significant role in enforcement. The removal of "reputation risk" from supervision addresses concerns about "debanking" lawful businesses, including crypto firms. This shift towards objective, rules-based oversight aims to integrate digital assets into the financial system while reducing regulatory ambiguity.