The U.S. Senate backs the GENIUS Act, a crypto bill aiming to regulate stablecoins, with 67 senators supporting the bill.
The bill mandates that stablecoins must be backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves and requires KYC and AML policies.
The bill does not regulate Trump's USD1 stablecoin, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest for presidential family projects.
Democrats express worry over gaps in the bill, highlighting the need for transparency and conflict-of-interest provisions.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes the bill for not addressing what she sees as unregulated power wielded by Trump's project.
Despite internal disagreements, the GENIUS Act gains traction as high-profile Democrats Mark Warner and Adam Schiff shift their stance to support regulation.
The Senate has a 53-47 majority in favor of the bill, with potential impacts on the stablecoin market projected to reach $2 trillion by 2028.
Lawmakers anticipate House amendments to address concerns and enhance the bill before it reaches the president's desk.