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PANews, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has recently approved the GENIUS Act (short for Global Economic and National Innovation Using Stablecoins Act), a significant piece of legislation aimed at regulating stablecoin issuers. This bill is designed to expand the use of stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar—beyond the cryptocurrency trading sector, positioning them as a viable payment method for everyday transactions. However, the legislation has sparked widespread debate and concern, particularly regarding the potential privatization of the U.S. dollar and the heightened risk of de-dollarization on the global stage.

The GENIUS Act grants stablecoin issuers the ability to operate without adhering to the same stringent federal consumer financial protection measures that govern traditional financial platforms, such as credit card companies and peer-to-peer payment systems like Venmo or PayPal. Critics argue that this regulatory gap could expose consumers to greater risks, including fraud and financial instability. Moreover, the bill permits stablecoin issuers to invest in relatively risky assets, such as money market funds, repurchase agreements (repos), and uninsured bank deposits. These assets have historically been vulnerable to market volatility and have required government bailouts during financial crises, such as the 2008 global financial meltdown. This raises concerns that the U.S. government could once again be forced to intervene in the event of a stablecoin-related financial collapse, potentially straining the U.S. dollar's stability and credibility.

The broader implications of the GENIUS Act come at a time when the U.S. dollar's dominance in the global economy is already under pressure. Data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reveals that the proportion of the U.S. dollar in global foreign exchange reserves has steadily declined from over 70% at the beginning of the 21st century to below 60% in recent years.