#CryptoStocks Regulatory changes and their impact on cryptocurrencies

• The US Senate approved the GENIUS Act — a bill regulating stablecoins passed with a vote of 68‑30, providing for full backing, monthly audits, and AML measures  . This event strengthened confidence in the stablecoin market and triggered a surge in the stock prices of Coinbase and Circle.

• Coinbase launches Payments for USDC — a new payment system integrated into Shopify, which supported the rise in COIN stocks  .

• Coinbase filed an SEC application for the tokenization of stocks — the company aims to offer "tokenized equities" to trade stocks via blockchain, reducing costs and speeding up settlements