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GENIUS Act Signed: 7 Key Facts Revealed

Signed into law on July 18, 2025, the GENIUS Act regulates stablecoins, marking a major step for U.S. crypto policy.

A Historic Crypto Milestone

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar, designed for stable value and fast transactions.

What Are Stablecoins?

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The Act sets rules for stablecoin issuers, requiring 1:1 reserve backing with low-risk assets like U.S. dollars or Treasuries.

Regulatory Framework Established

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Only approved issuers, like bank subsidiaries or nonbanks under $10B, can issue stablecoins, regulated by federal or state authorities.

Who Can Issue Stablecoins?

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The Act ensures consumer rights in bankruptcy, monthly reserve disclosures, and anti-money laundering compliance for issuers.

Consumer Protections Added

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By requiring reserves in U.S. assets, the GENIUS Act strengthens the dollar’s role as the global reserve currency.

Boosting U.S. Dollar Dominance

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Passed with a 68-30 Senate vote and 308-122 House vote, the Act gained support from both Republicans and Democrats.

Bipartisan Support Secured

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President Trump hailed the Act as a step to make the U.S. the “crypto capital,” aligning with his pro-crypto agenda.

Trump’s Crypto Vision

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Some worry the Act’s light regulations and Trump’s crypto ties may pose risks to consumers and financial stability.

Critics Raise Concerns

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The Act is a first step; the CLARITY Act and other bills may further shape the U.S. crypto market by September 2025.

What’s Next for Crypto?

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