GENIUS Act

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The GENIUS Act is a U.S. federal law establishing a regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins. It outlines rules for issuing payment stablecoins, their backing requirements, redemption processes, and oversight by regulators, marking the first such legislation in this area.

The U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a four-year ban on a Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency (CBDC) through 2030. The bill, passed 85-5, aligns with President Donald Trump's January 2025 executive order opposing CBDCs, and faces potential House fast-tracking for presidential signature.

Fidelity has launched a money market fund aligned with the GENIUS Act, designed for stablecoin issuers. The fund exclusively invests in eligible reserve assets permitted under the legislation for such issuers.

Theodore Gillibrand, son of pro-crypto Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, raised $30 million led by Lux Capital to launch APEC, a derivatives exchange for perpetual futures. The platform aims to list perpetual futures for equities and stock indices under CFTC regulation, avoiding cryptocurrency markets.

U.S. agencies are proposing stablecoin customer identification rules similar to those required for banks under the new GENIUS Act. The regulation aims to align stablecoin compliance with existing banking standards.

The Federal Reserve proposed new customer identification rules for payment stablecoin issuers, aligning them with anti-money laundering standards applied to traditional banks. The rules, part of regulatory efforts under the Genius Act signed by President Trump in July 2025, require stablecoin issuers to collect customer details like legal names and government IDs. Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr highlighted risks such as reserve asset quality and regulatory arbitrage, urging detailed rulemaking to address gaps.

Paradigm and Hyperliquid Policy Center are opposing the GENIUS Act's stablecoin AML rule, arguing that issuers, DeFi apps, and validators require clearer guidelines on responsibility when stablecoins are transferred.

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has proposed a stablecoin rule aligned with the federal GENIUS Act, introducing reserve concentration caps and mandatory risk management programs.

The Hyperliquid Policy Center and Paradigm are calling for a revision of the Treasury’s money laundering rules under the GENIUS Act, arguing they are excessively burdensome for stablecoin issuers.

The article discusses how the GENIUS Act has influenced Bitcoin's monetary premium, suggesting a shift in regulatory or market dynamics affecting its valuation. The focus is on the legislative impact on cryptocurrency pricing.

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The article discusses how cryptocurrency cards and stablecoins are changing spending habits by making digital assets feel more practical for everyday transactions. Stablecoin volumes have exceeded 600 million monthly, with regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS Act in the US and MICA in Europe creating regulated infrastructure for these financial tools.

A new report from BitMart, Dune, RedStone, and Optimism reveals that the tokenized RWA market grew nearly 5x to $24.6B by April 2026, but only 10% is actively used as DeFi collateral while 90% remains idle in wallets. The underutilization stems from infrastructure gaps rather than regulatory issues, with private credit achieving higher DeFi adoption (80%) than treasuries (2%) due to superior yield economics.

The stablecoin supply has reached over $300 billion, but growth has stalled. Tether is gaining at the expense of its rivals. Bank-issued and GENIUS Act-compliant stablecoins have had a harder start than expected.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan discussed the impact of the GENIUS Act on crypto fundraising and tokenization, citing billion-dollar blockchain raises by Arc, Canton, and Tempo. The GENIUS Act helped unlock crypto fundraising, and now tokenization is looking to the Clarity Act for a boost. This development suggests a growing intersection of cryptocurrency and traditional finance.

The Bank of England Governor warns of a potential issue with US stablecoin oversight, citing a gap in redemption guarantees under the GENIUS Act. This could lead to a flood of US dollar tokens in Britain during a crisis. The Governor flags a 'coming wrestle' with the US on this matter.

Western Union is rolling out a USDPT stablecoin on Solana after the US passed the GENIUS Act in July, which is stablecoin-friendly. Western Union is one of several remittance firms with stablecoin plans. The rollout marks a significant step in the adoption of stablecoins.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to eliminate a proposed 20% cap on tokenized reserve assets in the GENIUS Act. The cap, if implemented, would restrict products like BlackRock's BUIDL tokenized reserve fund.

The GENIUS Act facilitated the development of stablecoins, but regulators are seeking to restrict its scope. The act was submitted by /u/GreedVault, though specific details on regulatory intentions are limited in the content.

House Republicans, including Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn, and Mike Lawler, emphasized Bitcoin's role in national security and economic competition with China during a Bitcoin 2026 Conference panel. They argued that U.S. inaction in the crypto sector risks ceding leadership to China, while advocating for regulatory clarity to foster innovation and counter authoritarian threats.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins and CFTC Chair Mike Selig announced a collaborative regulatory approach to digital assets, emphasizing onshore crypto development, tokenization, and future-proof rules. They highlighted joint efforts like the token taxonomy guidance and proposed an 'innovation exemption' to foster U.S.-based crypto projects while addressing securities vs. commodities boundaries.

Morgan Stanley launched a government money market fund for stablecoin issuers to hold reserves in line with the GENIUS Act requirements. The initiative aligns with regulatory frameworks for stablecoin reserves.

Banks are pushing to delay the implementation of the GENIUS Act, a legislative proposal aimed at regulating stablecoins. The Act seeks to establish oversight for stablecoin operations, but banks argue for slower adoption to address potential risks.

The stablecoin market tripled from $100B to $300B in one year, driven by regulatory frameworks in the US, EU, and Hong Kong. Analysts project it could reach $900B by 2030, with USDT and USDC dominating 87% of the market. Growth is fueled by institutional entry and a business model leveraging US Treasuries for interest income.

Elon Musk influenced the creation of the GENIUS Act, which allows private companies like X to issue stablecoins without standard regulatory safeguards. He also played a role in dismantling the CFPB, the regulator overseeing payment products, while his new app, X Money, launches with a 6% APY, no FDIC insurance, and a banking partner with a history of regulatory violations. Senator Elizabeth Warren has demanded answers over potential conflicts of interest.