Senate Passes Stablecoin Bill in Big Win for Crypto Industry
UNITED STATES, JUN 17 – The GENIUS Act sets the first federal rules for stablecoins, requiring full reserve backing, transparency, and consumer protections in a 68-30 Senate vote.
- On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved the GENIUS Act, establishing the first federal regulations for stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar.
- This milestone bill emerged after years of stalled legislation and amid concerns over Trump's ties to the crypto industry and potential conflicts of interest.
- The GENIUS Act requires stablecoin issuers to maintain full reserve backing, undergo monthly audits, disclose reserves monthly, and follow strict anti-money laundering rules.
- The bill passed 68-30 with bipartisan support, and Circle's shares surged 20% following the vote, signaling strong market enthusiasm for stablecoin regulation.
- The legislation marks a major step to integrate digital assets into mainstream finance, though critics like Sen. Merkley denounce it as enabling corruption tied to Trump’s crypto dealings.
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By George Caldwell, The Daily Signal | June 17, 2025 The Senate on Tuesday afternoon passed the GENIUS Act, which would standardize regulations for a growing cryptocurrency market, stablecoins. The bill passed on a bipartisan 68-30 vote. GENIUS Act proponents say it will save money for American businesses and boost the dollar’s value, but opponents call it a “weak bill” that would risk financial stability and Americans’ privacy.Here’s what the b…
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