GENIUS Act ‘legitimizes’ stablecoins for global institutional adoption

The GENIUS Act would legitimize stablecoins for institutional adoption and set a precedent for other global jurisdictions, according to the managing partner of DWF Labs.

Stablecoin adoption among institutions could surge as the United States Senate prepares to debate a key piece of legislation aimed at regulating the sector.

After failing to gain support from key Democrats on May 8, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act passed the US Senate in a 66–32 procedural vote on May 20 and is now heading to a debate on the Senate floor.

The bill seeks to set clear rules for stablecoin collateralization and mandate compliance with Anti-Money Laundering laws.

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