GENIUS is an acronym for Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, which passed the U.S. Senate with a majority of 68–30.
It mandates:
1:1 coverage for each stablecoin with highly liquid assets (dollars, short-term Treasury bonds).
Transparency requirements: Monthly reports on reserves, and annual audits for issuers exceeding $50 billion.
Consumer protection: Ensures users have priority in asset recovery in the event of the issuer's bankruptcy.
Two regulatory pathways: For issuers under $10 billion under state supervision, and for larger issuers under the supervision of the Federal Reserve or the Comptroller's office.
Prohibition of algorithmically-backed stablecoins, and compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC regulations.
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🏦 Why is this important?
It is the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United States.
It led to strong increases in the stock prices of companies like Circle (USDC) and Coinbase, reaching up to +17–27% on the day of passing.
It is expected to contribute to the growth of the stablecoin market to $1.6–2 trillion in the future.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce its decision regarding interest rates, amid expectations of significant changes that could impact global financial markets. Many are wondering whether the bank will cut the interest rate or keep it unchanged for the fourth consecutive time. *Impact of the decision on financial markets:* - The Federal Reserve's decision may affect gold, oil, and foreign currency prices. - Investors expect the decision to impact the performance of stocks in global exchanges. - The bank's decision may lead to changes in investment and trading strategies. *Analysts' forecasts:* - Some analysts believe the Federal Reserve may cut the interest rate to boost economic growth. - Others see that the bank may keep the interest rate unchanged due to inflation concerns. *What does the Federal Reserve's decision mean?* - The Federal Reserve's decision regarding interest rates can affect the global economy. - The bank makes its decisions based on a range of factors, including inflation rates, unemployment, and economic growth.
🌐 What is Metaplanet and what is the story behind its Bitcoin purchase?
Metaplanet is a Japanese company that originally operated in the hotel sector, but in 2024 it completely changed its course to become an investment company primarily focused on Bitcoin, similar to the American company MicroStrategy.
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💰 Bitcoin Purchase Strategy
Since its transformation, Metaplanet has started purchasing large amounts of Bitcoin to store it as a strategic asset. By April 2025, it owned over 5,000 Bitcoins and plans to increase this number to:
10,000 Bitcoins by the end of 2025
21,000 Bitcoins by 2026
🪙 In March 2025, the company bought 162 Bitcoins for approximately $13.5 million, raising its total balance to 3,050 Bitcoins at that time.
It financed these purchases through issuing shares and bonds in the market.
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🏨 Future Plans: "Bitcoin Hotel"
As part of its expansion strategy, Metaplanet announced its intention to open a "Bitcoin Hotel" in Tokyo by early 2026, which will be the first hotel in Japan to integrate Bitcoin concepts into its services.
It has also acquired exclusive publishing rights for Bitcoin Magazine within Japan, aiming to enhance awareness of digital currencies.
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📈 Market Impact
The Bitcoin purchase strategy has positively impacted the company’s stock price, as:
Metaplanet's stock rose by approximately 8% after the recent purchase in March 2025.
🌐 What is Metaplanet and what is the story behind its Bitcoin purchase?
Metaplanet is a Japanese company that originally operated in the hotel sector, but in 2024 it completely changed its course to become an investment firm primarily focused on Bitcoin, similar to the American company MicroStrategy.
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💰 Bitcoin Purchase Strategy
Since its transformation, Metaplanet has started buying large quantities of Bitcoin to store as a strategic asset. As of April 2025, it owned more than 5,000 Bitcoins and plans to raise this number to:
10,000 Bitcoins by the end of 2025
21,000 Bitcoins by 2026
🪙 In March 2025, the company purchased 162 Bitcoins for about 13.5 million dollars, raising its total balance to 3,050 Bitcoins at that time.
It financed these purchases through issuing stocks and bonds in the market.
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🏨 Future Plans: "Bitcoin Hotel"
As part of its expansion strategy, Metaplanet announced its intention to open a "Bitcoin Hotel" in Tokyo by early 2026, to be the first hotel in Japan to integrate Bitcoin concepts into its services.
It also acquired the exclusive publishing rights for Bitcoin Magazine within Japan, aimed at raising awareness of digital currencies.
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📈 Market Impact
The Bitcoin purchase strategy positively affected the company's stock price, as:
Metaplanet's stock rose by nearly 8% after the recent purchase in March 2025.