{"content":"The U.S. just passed a major crypto bill and barely anyone is talking about it. It’s called the GENIUS Act, and it’s the first proper federal law focused on stablecoins. This could change how stablecoins like $USDC and $USDT operate in the U.S. completely. Under this new law, only licensed banks or fintechs will be allowed to issue payment stablecoins. And they’ll need to hold 100% reserves in cash or short-term Treasuries. They’ll also need to publish monthly audits, follow AML/KYC rules, and give users priority in bankruptcy. This gives a huge edge to #USDC, #Circle, and any U.S.-based player willing to play by the rules. At the same time, this could pressure offshore options like $USDT, which has always operated in a grey zone. The GENIUS Act also opens the door for big banks and even tech giants to issue their own stablecoins. Think JPMorgan or Apple-backed digital dollars. From a data standpoint, stablecoins are now too big to ignore. Over $150B is circulating. $USDT alone sees more volume than Visa on some days. With this law, stablecoins become more trustworthy, and the path to institutional adoption becomes clearer. But it’s not all bullish. Smaller crypto-native projects might get locked out. DeFi protocols could struggle to comply. And power could shift back toward traditional finance. Still, this is a big step toward integrating stablecoins into the U.S. financial system. The real impact will be felt in the next 6 to 12 months once implementation starts. If you're holding stables or building in crypto, this law changes the game.","images":["https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025062025/06/18/7ca3c21717ae45e7b49e828e68afe077.jpg"],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":["USDC/USDT"],"quotearticleid":0}