Finally after a lot of ifs and buts, the US has come out with a regulation for Stablecoin Bill. A major step was taken by the U.S. Senate as they passed the Generational Economic National Innovation for U.S. (GENIUS) Act. It offers the country’s first complete set of rules for stablecoins.
The bill received strong bipartisan support of 68 – 30. This also reflects the shift in the approach of the US towards digital assets. The bill has now moved to the House of Representatives and is in queue of becoming a law in the coming weeks.
The Key Features of the Stablecoin Bill (GENIUS act).
The GENIUS Act is compiled of the series of requirements that are aimed to ensure integrity, transparency and safety of the stablecoins issued by the US. IT offers full asset backing, that means that for every stablecoin issued by the US there has to be 1:1 fiat reserve. This rule will prevent over issuance and ensure redeemability. It also calls for a license requirement where a stablecoin issuer must be registered with a designated federal agency. Next there is a point of monthly disclosure. Under this the issuer has to disclose the reserve in their monthly reports. Issuer restriction is another important point that GENIUS covers. This prohibits the members of congress and high ranking officials to own a stablecoin or directly invest in it.
This act is largely seen as a first step toward mainstream acceptance of blockchain-based instruments. The clear guidelines allow transparency, reduced risk and more institutional participation.
Market and Global Reaction
The bill has been received by positive sentiments. Stablecoin firms like circle and paxos has welcomed it with open arms calling it a milestone for crypto credibility. The market has also reacted positively with shares of crypto native firms like coinbase rose sharply. Analysts are seeing it as an important step in letting crypto mix in the mainstream finances.
The GENIUS Act got its approval when the world was showing immense interest in digital currency. It can be due to increasing pressure that the US was facing due to other well defined guidelines. This move by the US will help in restoring confidence, positioning American firms to compete globally under a unified regulatory regime.
The approval of the GENIUS Act is a turning point in U.S. crypto policy. If approved in the House of Representatives, it would be able to establish a foundational framework for stablecoin regulation. Apart from stablecoins, this legislation could pave a way for future digital asset policy and reinforce the U.S. as a leader in global financial innovation.
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