Emre Yumlu 
Trump-linked stablecoin USD1 may complicate the passage of US stablecoin legislation in Congress and raise concerns.
Trump-linked Stablecoin Could Complicate US Congress’ Stablecoin Legislation
A stablecoin launched by a crypto platform connected to President Donald Trump’s family could complicate the passage of stablecoin laws in Congress and raise concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto platform linked to Trump, launched the World Liberty Financial USD (USD1), a dollar-pegged stablecoin, in early March. This has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Despite political objections from Democratic lawmakers, WLFI’s stablecoin plans appear to align with the current US stablecoin legislation. According to Anastasija Plotnikova, co-founder and CEO of blockchain regulatory firm Fideum, “The planned backing, audits, qualified custody, public blockchains, and no native yield-bearing features align well with the GENIUS and STABLE acts.”
Plotnikova also stated, “This is a direct expression of support for US-based stablecoins, and in any case, the stablecoin issuer is subject to the authorization of the OCC, state regulators, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.”
This launch coincides with the ongoing discussions in Congress regarding two major stablecoin bills.
The STABLE Act, introduced on February 6, aims to create a clear regulatory framework for dollar-denominated payment stablecoins, focusing on transparency and consumer protection, while allowing issuers to choose between federal or state oversight.
The GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins) sets collateralization guidelines for stablecoin issuers and requires full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering laws. The bill recently passed the Senate Banking Committee by a vote of 18-6.
Trump’s USD1 Stablecoin Could Hinder Stablecoin Law Passage
While some view WLFI’s stablecoin as a positive signal for crypto adoption, others are concerned it could complicate the passage of existing laws.
Dmitrij Radin, founder of Zekret, points out that Trump’s USD1 stablecoin could hinder the passage of stablecoin laws.
Given the Trump family’s significant stake, some lawmakers are worried about conflicts of interest, which could delay the laws or lead to stricter regulations.
While stablecoins are expected to go mainstream, excessive regulation may push innovation abroad. Crypto professionals are calling for greater regulatory clarity on stablecoins and crypto banking relations.
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