The U.S. Senate approved the GENIUS Act 68-30, advancing stablecoin regulation with bipartisan support.
Legislation now moves to the House; the Trump administration sees stablecoins as crucial for U.S. economic competitiveness.
Treasury Secretary projects the stablecoin market could reach $3.7 trillion, driving demand for tokenized U.S. Treasuries.
The GENIUS Act aims to provide clarity and regulation for the rapidly growing stablecoin sector in the U.S.
The bill will establish rules on reserve requirements, compliance, consumer protection, and stablecoin integration into the financial system.
Stablecoin adoption is expected to grow significantly with potential market size projections of $3.7 trillion by the end of the decade.
Following Senate approval, JPMorgan launched its stablecoin, JPMD, on Ethereum’s Layer 2 Base chain, backed by Coinbase Global.
The passage of the GENIUS Act could lead to advancements in the U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) space, positioning the country as a global leader.
The legislation is deemed a transformative moment for the digital asset economy and could redefine the future of finance in America.