The GENIUS Act gained crucial Democratic support in the Senate, with sixteen Democrats changing their votes to back the bill, indicating a bipartisan push for the legislation.
Key provisions of the GENIUS Act include stablecoin oversight, a ban on big tech companies from issuing stablecoins, a regulatory shift towards Treasury oversight, and implementation of consumer protections.
The bill is advancing to the next legislative phase for debate and amendments after successfully passing a key procedural vote in the Senate.
The GENIUS Act will now proceed to the House of Representatives for further discussion and potential revisions, with expectations of smoother passage due to the Republican majority in the chamber.