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The approximately $250 billion stablecoin sector will gain clear regulations for the first time with this law. This critical legislation could determine the future of the digital dollar and create a historic turning point in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.
What Does the GENIUS Act Bring?
Especially digital coins pegged to the U.S. dollar, like USDC and USDT, will be subjected to stricter oversight. The bill aims to protect users and create transparency in the financial system.
The bill received strong support in its first Senate passage with 66 “yes” votes. This backing shows a rare bipartisan consensus between Democrats and Republicans on crypto issues. However, some senators still have serious concerns.
One of the leading critics, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, argued that the bill grants wide latitude to tech billionaires, saying:
“If Congress does not amend this law, billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos could create stablecoins that track your purchases, use your data, and push competitors out of the market. Also, if stablecoins fail, they will seek bailouts from the government.”
Warren’s statement highlights not only economic but also justice concerns.
Hagerty: “America’s Digital Leadership at Risk”
On the other hand, Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, a bill sponsor, emphasized that the GENIUS Act is critical for America’s global leadership. In his Senate speech, he said:
“The long absence of a legal framework has pushed digital asset innovation beyond our borders to foreign countries. If we want to modernize our payment system and restore our nation’s competitiveness, we must act now.”
Hagerty also stressed the bill’s strategic goals:
“This law will strengthen the global dominance of the U.S. dollar, protect users, increase demand for U.S. Treasuries, and ensure innovation in digital assets remains under American control, not foreign rivals.”
These statements show that the bill is designed not only as a technical regulation but also as an economic power tool. If enacted, stablecoin issuers will be required to report regularly. They must fully back their reserves and submit to federal oversight. The bill will also limit large tech firms’ unlimited entry into this market.
The GENIUS Act could be a major milestone not only for the U.S. but also for the global crypto ecosystem. Experts believe the law will strengthen the U.S.’s leadership claim in crypto and boost investor confidence.
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