FAM188B directly interacts with and stabilizes USP10 and the downregulation of FAM188B by shRNA led to decreased USP10 and YAP/TAZ protein levels, suggesting that FAM188B may regulate the YAP/TAZ pathway through its interaction with USP10.<h4>Conclusion</h4>Our findings reveal that FAM188B plays a crucial role in enhancing HCC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion, primarily through regulating the USP10/YAP/TAZ signaling axis, which was validated <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i>. The gene discussed is MINDY4; the disease is hepatocellular carcinoma.