- GENIUS and CLARITY Acts aim to regulate U.S. stablecoins.
- Enhances U.S. digital asset framework.
- Impacts stablecoins, large-cap tokens, and DeFi projects.
The U.S. House has approved the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts, reshaping the framework for stablecoins and digital commodities on October 2023 in Washington, D.C. This legislative move is crucial for setting clear rules for stablecoin issuers, enhancing consumer protection, and attracting institutional confidence in the digital asset sector.
Key political figures including Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Chip Roy played pivotal roles in passing the GENIUS Act. The act mandates that permitted payment stablecoin issuers be U.S.-based and comply with robust standards.
Stablecoins, such as USDC and USDT, are expected to undergo significant adjustments. The CLARITY Act clarifies the boundaries of digital commodity oversight, affecting assets like BTC and ETH. As Sen. Cynthia Lummis aptly stated,
The CLARITY Act is a long overdue step to give clear rules to American innovators and protect consumers.
Institutions might be incentivized to enter the stablecoin market due to clearer regulations. This could shift existing liquidity to compliant entities and encourage market entry by traditional financial firms.
The approval of these acts reflects historical patterns observed with regulations like the EU’s MiCA, which led to market restructuring. Ultimately, it signals the U.S.’s intent to cement its position in the global digital asset arena.
