Trump signs GENIUS Act, 1st federal law regulating crypto
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Experts say the legislation could unleash a tidal wave of new stablecoins—and fresh complaints about President Trump's crypto entanglements.
Technology Technology The Big Story Trump seals the deal on stablecoin bill President Trump signed the first major cryptocurrency bill into law Friday, marking a key
As Trump prepares to sign the law, Consumer Reports' senior director monitoring digital marketplaces, Delicia Hand, told Ars that the group plans to work with other consumer advocates and the implementing regulator to try to close any gaps in the stablecoin legislation that would leave Americans vulnerable.
The stablecoin bill, known as the Genius Act, and the crypto market structure bill, known as the Clarity Act, both received notable bipartisan support. Democratic lawmakers joined with Republicans to pass the stablecoin bill 308-122.
The GENIUS Act prompted Ripple and Circle to apply for U.S. bank charters as Congress cleared new stablecoin regulations.
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GENIUS Act will be 'very helpful' in providing trust around stablecoin: MARA CEOMARA CEO Fred Thiel discusses the impact of the GENIUS Act on the company, the 'rapidly maturing' crypto industry and U.S. energy policy during and interview on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Two of the legislations — the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act — were passed with significant bipartisan support.