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FedMSB is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing the next-generation MSB 2.0 architecture.

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FedMSB is the home of Money Services Businesses (MSBs) in the U.S.

Licensing Support

FedMSB assists member organizations in navigating the complex landscape of Money Services Business (MSB) licensing, providing comprehensive guidance on obtaining the necessary licenses.

Compliance Support

FedMSB helps member institutions build and maintain robust compliance programs across AML, KYC, and data governance domains by providing practical guidance and educational resources.

Industry Collaboration

FedMSB fosters strategic dialogue with regulatory and financial sectors, encouraging joint action across the MSB ecosystem. We support our members in driving innovation while safeguarding their interests.

Am I a Money Services Business?

The current rules amended in 1999 by the FinCEN revised the regulatory definitions of certain non-bank financial institutions for purposes of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and grouped the definitions into a separate category of financial institution called “money services businesses” or “MSBs.”

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How Do I Search for MSB Information?

The MSB Search contains entities that have registered as MSBs pursuant to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations at 31 CFR 1022.380(a)-(f), administered by FinCEN. Information contained on this site has been provided by the MSB registrant and reflects only what the registrant has provided to FinCEN.

Role Clarification

Non-Money Transmission and Non-Financial Roles

FedMSB is not a financial institution. Instead, it serves as a publisher, certifying authority, and neutral standards body.

Publication & Tools

A strong business is built on strong resources. FedMSB publishes products and resources that support research, practice, regulation, and general well-being, while also developing tools to help Money Services Businesses perform their day-to-day operations.

Standards & Certifying

FedMSB’s Standards & Certifying initiatives aim to elevate the MSB industry’s reputation and effectiveness. Our standards provide a foundation for best practices, ensuring compliance, fostering innovation, and building trust across the financial ecosystem.

Technical Infrastructure

FedMSB supports the development of shared, secure, and scalable technical infrastructure for the MSB 2.0 era. This architecture is open to contributions and iterations from members, fostering a community-driven approach to solving sector-wide challenges.

News, Bulletin & Insights

For Members & Industry

SSA Opens Public Call to Set a “Minimum Baseline” for Public-Associated Dollar Stablecoins

January 12, 2026

SSA, an independent standards platform within FedMSB, is launching a technical working group to publish evidence-cited minimum baselines for disclosure, redemption, and governance for public-associated, U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin arrangements—complete with a 10-working-day public corrections window and expedited updates where feasible.
FedMSB Urges Wyoming to Adopt Strong Public-Trust Safeguards for State Stable Token (“FRNT”)

January 8, 2026

FedMSB announced today that its president has sent a formal letter urging plain-language disclosures, redemption-resilience standards, and verifiable oversight ahead of the Wyoming Stable Token’s broad distribution.
FedMSB Files Comment on Fed “Payment Account” Proposal

December 22, 2025

A formal public comment submission to the Federal Reserve Board’s RFI on the Reserve Bank “Payment Account” prototype (Docket OP-1877), submitted by the Federal Money Services Business Association (FedMSB) and signed by its president, Van Young, dated December 22, 2025.

American MSB

A News Website and Printed Bimonthly Magazine.

American MSB delivers timely, sophisticated analysis, insights, and inspiration for MSBs of all sizes. FedMSB members receive a complimentary print subscription.