#GENIUSActPass The **GENIUS Act**—short for *Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins*—has officially passed the U.S. Senate with a **68–30 bipartisan vote** on June 17, 2025. This marks a **historic milestone** for crypto legislation in the U.S., especially for the regulation of **stablecoins**.

### 🔍 What the GENIUS Act Does

- **Legal Framework**: Establishes the first comprehensive federal rules for **USD-pegged stablecoins**.

- **Full Reserve Requirement**: Issuers must back stablecoins 1:1 with **liquid assets** like cash or short-term Treasuries.

- **Transparency**: Requires **monthly public audits** and strict **anti-money laundering (AML)** compliance.

- **Issuer Expansion**: Allows **banks, fintechs, and large retailers** to issue stablecoins under federal oversight.

- **Regulatory Authority**: Centralizes supervision under the **U.S. Treasury**, though the House version (STABLE Act) proposes shared oversight.

### ⚡ Why It Matters

- **Consumer Protection**: Aims to prevent collapses like TerraUSD by enforcing strict backing and transparency.

- **Market Confidence**: Could attract more institutional players and mainstream adoption.

- **Political Impact**: Tied closely to Trump’s crypto agenda, with critics raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

The bill now heads to the **House of Representatives**, where it will be reconciled with the STABLE Act. If passed there, it goes to President Trump’s desk for final approval. This could be the **turning point** for stablecoin legitimacy in the U.S. and globally.

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