On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate approved the GENIUS Stablecoin Regulation Bill, moving significantly closer to establishing federal oversight for stablecoins.
GENIUS Act Clears Senate, STABLE Act Clash Looms in House
The bill—formally titled the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act—establishes a framework for issuing and regulating stablecoins, digital assets pegged to fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar. The act now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators including Bill Hagerty, Tim Scott, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Cynthia Lummis, the legislation aims to create reserve requirements, ensure consumer protections, and enforce federal oversight for large issuers.
This year, The House proposed an alternative bill called the STABLE Act, which shares a similar purpose. However, there are differences in its specifics such as definitions and areas of regulation. These discrepancies might lead to discussions or even delays in its passage.
After successfully passing through the Senate Banking Committee on March 13 with a vote of 18-6, the GENIUS Act overcame a filibuster on May 21 with a vote of 66-32, and was finally approved by the full Senate today. Now, the House has the option to approve the bill, make changes to it, or choose not to act at all. Any modifications made would need to be reviewed by the Senate, and if significant enough, could initiate a reconciliation process.
Due to conflicting budget priorities and political disagreements, it seems that swift action in the House is rather unlikely at present. It’s possible that legislators might need several weeks or even months before they can take action, particularly if discussions on reconciling the two proposed bills are necessary.
Participants in the industry consider this law a significant achievement. Advocates claim it brings clarity and safeguards American competitiveness, but there are also voices of dissent who worry that it might unduly benefit big technology companies and exceed regulatory boundaries.
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2025-06-18 02:00