BREAKING: GENIUS Act Becomes Law—US Stablecoins Finally Get Regulatory Clarity

Washington just handed crypto its biggest win of 2025. The GENIUS Act—now law—rewrites the rules for dollar-pegged digital assets.

Finally, some certainty

After years of regulatory limbo, stablecoin issuers can breathe easier. The legislation creates clear guardrails for USDT, USDC, and their competitors—without strangling innovation.

Wall Street won't like this

The bill bypasses traditional finance gatekeepers, letting crypto-native firms issue stablecoins under federal oversight. Banks are already lobbying to water it down—shocking, right?

Market impact

Tether's dominance could wane as compliant alternatives emerge. Circle's stock jumped 18% on the news, while DeFi protocols are integrating regulated stablecoins faster than ever.

One catch: the rules don't take effect until Q1 2026. Because nothing says 'urgent financial reform' like a six-month waiting period.