Senate Moves GENIUS Act Forward After Cloture Approval
- Senate advances GENIUS Act, impacting stablecoin regulation.
- Bill supported by prominent Republicans led by Senator Hagerty.
- Market implications possible for USD-pegged stablecoins.
Senate Passes Cloture Vote with Bipartisan Support
The Senate passed the cloture vote with support from 15 Democratic Senators, pushing the GENIUS Act towards a full debate. The act is primarily spearheaded by Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee.
Initially, it had bipartisan backing, but recent changes saw a shift to mostly Republican support following Democratic concerns about potential conflicts of interest related to Trump’s affiliations.
GENIUS Act Set to Reshape $250 Billion Market
The GENIUS Act impacts the payment stablecoin market, valued at approximately $250 billion, by aiming to enforce new regulatory frameworks that could enhance oversight and U.S. dollar competitiveness globally.
Long-term effects of the bill may include increased costs for issuers and government agencies, influencing the desirability of U.S. versus offshore stablecoins from both compliance and appeal perspectives.
Echoes of Past Cryptocurrency Regulatory Efforts
This act echoes earlier attempts to regulate cryptocurrency in the U.S., such as the debates over stablecoins in 2022-2023, highlighting ongoing legislative efforts to impose clarity and compliance in digital markets.
“The GENIUS Act has the potential to be a pivotal framework that strengthens the resilient yet flexible nature of digital asset regulation within the United States,” a financial analyst noted while discussing future trajectories of the act.
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