Senator Elizabeth Warren is criticizing the GENIUS Act, a cryptocurrency bill that aims to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Her concerns stem from a $2 billion deal between Trump's stablecoin, USD1, and a UAE-based fund, MGX, which she believes could allow Trump to personally profit from financial tools used by foreign governments.
*Key Concerns:*
- *Lack of Transparency*: Warren argues that the GENIUS Act doesn't address issues like money laundering and financial risks.
- *Conflict of Interest*: She believes the bill could facilitate corruption, allowing Trump to benefit financially from his position.
- *Insufficient Oversight*: Democrats are concerned about inadequate oversight of foreign issuers and national security risks.
*The GENIUS Act:*
- *Bipartisan Support*: The bill has gained support from Senators Bill Hagerty, Kirsten Gillibrand, Tim Scott, and Cynthia Lummis.
- *Regulatory Framework*: It proposes rules for stablecoin payments, requiring issuers to back tokens with US currency, Federal Reserve notes, and Treasury bills.
- *Monthly Audited Reports*: Stablecoin issuers would need to submit monthly reports on their reserves .
*Market Impact:*
- *Stablecoin Market*: The stablecoin market has surged to $205 billion, with Tether's USDT token dominating at a $140 billion market cap.
- *USD1 Stablecoin*: Trump's USD1 stablecoin surged to 7th largest in the world after the MGX deal, with rising daily trading volumes and market cap .
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