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- The US Senate Banking Committee advances the GENIUS Act, a key stablecoin bill, setting the stage for a full Senate vote.
- Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino supports the stablecoin bill, emphasizing its potential to bring regulatory clarity and industry stability.
- Bipartisan support pushes the GENIUS Act forward despite strong opposition from Senator Elizabeth Warren and other lawmakers.
The United States Senate Banking Committee endorsed vital stablecoin legislation now preparing for a crucial Senate vote. The GENIUS Act legislation works to build a nationwide federal regulatory system for stablecoins.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino supported the stablecoin bill advancement because he believes proper regulations will enable the industry to grow effectively. The passage of expected stablecoin legislation will lead to stablecoins becoming stable through transparent operations under structured compliance rules, according to Mr. Ardoino in his Bloomberg interview. The CEO emphasized Tether’s dominant market presence because it created the first stablecoin in 2014 and holds the top spot.
Industry Leaders React to Key Legislative Milestone
Jeremy Allaire from Circle referred to the bill’s progress as a monumental step in US government policy that will bolster the global dominance of the US dollar. Allaire highlighted the need for regulatory clarity since it would create conditions for innovation and enhance oversight systems, delivering stability to the stablecoin industry.
Brad Garlinghouse of Ripple gained the voice to announce that a proper stablecoin policy framework is progressing forward in federal governance. The current development matches Ripple’s recent initiative to release its regulated stablecoin, strengthening trust in digital asset markets. The initiative demonstrates enhanced determination toward maintaining financial oversight and responsible regulatory practices.
Bipartisan Support and Opposition
The legislation gets support from both sides, but specific legislators strongly oppose its progression. As Senator Elizabeth Warren has pointed out in her opposition, the proposed law substantially affects how cryptocurrency regulations will be shaped. The high-stakes legislation has received backing from many Democratic representatives even though other Democrats like Representative Ruben Gallego joined Republicans in its support.
Tether maintains its position as the leading stablecoin through its gigantic $143 billion market capitalization as it retains the largest number of users around the globe. USDC from Circle ranks second in market capitalization at $58 billion, but Ripple introduced RLUSD in December, with a current value of $134 million.
The United States will determine its stablecoin regulatory structure after the GENIUS Act receives a full vote from the Senate. The pending legislation seeks to establish a regulatory framework to transform the industry by delivering higher confidence to financial regulators and institutional investors.
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