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In a notable shift for crypto policy, the U.S. Senate voted 68–30 to invoke cloture on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, effectively advancing the bill toward a full Senate vote. If enacted, this would mark the first dedicated federal framework for USD-backed stablecoins.
What the GENIUS Act Proposes
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Licensing stablecoin issuers under federal or state supervision, ensuring reserve backing, audits, and transparency disclosures chainalysis.comcoindesk.com+1chainalysis.com+1.
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Establishing anti-money laundering (AML) protocols and consumer protections, though critics — including Senator Elizabeth Warren — argue the measures remain too weak, especially given corruption and national security concerns wsj.com.
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Allowing non-bank entities to issue stablecoins, which has stirred debate over financial risk and oversight banking.senate.gov+15arnoldporter.com+15abcnews.go.com+15.
Why This Moment Matters
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Comprehensive bill: Seen as Congress’s first major crypto legislation, its passage could legitimize stablecoins and drive mainstream adoption tradingview.com+11chainalysis.com+11coindesk.com+11.
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Stablecoin growth: The total supply of USD‑pegged coins has reached roughly $247 billion, nearly 10% of U.S. cash in circulation—up 54% from last year marketwatch.com.
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Investor interest: Following Circle’s successful IPO, institutional sentiment is increasingly bullish toward regulated stablecoins binance.com+11marketwatch.com+11axios.com+11.
Political Tensions & Risk Factors
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Corruption concerns: Critics highlight potential conflicts of interest, citing President Trump’s crypto ventures — including meme coins and family-backed platforms — as reasons for caution banking.senate.gov+5theverge.com+5businessinsider.com+5.
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AML loopholes: High-profile money laundering cases involving stablecoins — such as a Russian national accused of moving $530 million through tether — are being cited as proof that oversight needs tightening wsj.com+1coindesk.com+1.
Implications for Bangladesh
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Remittances: A transparent stablecoin framework could significantly lower remittance costs and speed, benefitting Bangladeshi expatriates globally.
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Innovation opportunity: Bangladesh’s nascent crypto and fintech sectors can leverage clearer U.S. regulations to build secure stablecoin‑powered platforms for e‑commerce, payments, and DeFi.
CentBit.Online Verdict
The GENIUS Act’s momentum signals a pivotal moment: for the first time, U.S. lawmakers are seriously enacting stablecoin regulation. If final approval is granted, we’ll likely see accelerated crypto adoption, while clarity could attract institutional participation. However, robust AML safeguards, conflict-of-interest provisions, and national security checks must be maintained to ensure a safe, scalable future.
Bangladesh stands to gain — but regulators and innovators must act proactively to integrate this emerging framework and reclaim remittance and fintech innovation spaces.
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