Executive Order 14178: Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
Key Points
Marks the most significant US digital finance policy reset in a decade, affirming self-custody rights, introducing a federal licensing regime for USD-backed stablecoins, and rejecting a retail CBDC.
Positions the US dollar as the default currency of the internet, with global consequences for cross-border settlements, regulation, and financial competitiveness.
Who is this for
GCC financial institutions, fintechs, and regulators involved in digital asset and stablecoin initiatives.
Compliance, risk, and strategy leaders assessing cross-border settlement and custody models.
Policymakers and investors considering global digital finance alignment and opportunities.
What will you get
A breakdown of EO 14178’s core measures: self-custody, stablecoin licensing (GENIUS Act), trading rules, and CBDC rejection.
Insights from the White House report, including digital asset taxonomy, strategic reserves, and dollar diplomacy.
Implications for the GCC: stablecoin benchmarks, cross-border settlement efficiency, and regulatory competitiveness.
Recommended next steps for GCC firms: pilot USD stablecoin settlements, strengthen AML/analytics, and engage proactively with regulators.
