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Trump Signs GENIUS Act for Stablecoin Regulation

UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – The GENIUS Act mandates full backing of stablecoins by liquid assets and monthly disclosures to protect consumers and strengthen the U.S. dollar's global reserve role.

  • On July 18, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act, marking the first major federal regulation for stablecoins and a milestone for cryptocurrency legitimacy.
  • Aligning state and federal frameworks, the GENIUS Act to attract digital asset activity and promote innovation; it boosts demand for U.S. debt and cements the dollar’s reserve status.
  • To safeguard users, the Act ensures stablecoin issuers must fully back stablecoins with liquid assets, disclose reserves monthly, and prioritize stablecoin holders in insolvency.
  • While supporters celebrated, critics argued the bill lacks strong anti-money laundering protections and limits on foreign issuers.
  • Standard Chartered estimated earlier this year that the stablecoin market could expand to US$2 trillion by 2028, while the Act reinforces national security and enables blockchain-powered payments onchain.
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U.S. News broke the news in New York, United States on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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