Alex Thorn of Galaxy rebuts NYT criticism of the GENIUS Act as 'lazy and incongruous,' emphasizing it as a positive step for U.S. financial infrastructure.
Thorn highlights the Act's introduction of federal oversight to address concerns regarding stablecoin growth and systemic risks, establishing rules for collateral, KYC/AML, consumer protection, and bankruptcy remoteness.
He asserts the GENIUS Act is focused on enhancing dollar dominance and innovation through blockchain technology, improving settlement speed and global accessibility.
The bill includes measures like banning yield for stablecoin holders to prevent capital flight, incorporating a blacklist compliance model, and aims to provide regulatory clarity for traditional finance engagement with digital assets to strengthen U.S. leadership in the financial landscape.