Trump: US has to ‘make it so that China doesn’t get the hold‘ of crypto
Donald Trump warns about China potentially dominating the cryptocurrency market and supports the GENIUS Act to counter this threat, signaling potential regulatory changes.
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Why US community banks say the GENIUS Act has a stablecoin loophole
US community banks warn that the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin loophole lets crypto exchanges offer unregulated savings-like products, risking consumer protection and financial stability.
Coinbase Threatens to Pull Backing for Senate Crypto Bill: Report
Coinbase is reconsidering its support for the digital-asset market structure legislation due to potential restrictions on stablecoin incentives, as traditional banking groups push for stricter regulations.
China’s interest-bearing digital yuan piles pressure on US stablecoin rules
China’s introduction of interest-bearing digital yuan accounts increases pressure on the US to reevaluate its stablecoin regulations, sparking concerns about the competitiveness of US digital dollars.
Coinbase CEO Defends China’s CBDC Interest Policy — But Why?
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s endorsement of China’s CBDC interest policy raises questions about his motives amid regulatory challenges posed by the GENIUS Act.
GENIUS Act changes would be a ‘national security trap’: Crypto execs
Leading crypto executives warn that proposed changes to the GENIUS Act, which aim to ban yield on stablecoins, could undermine U.S. national security and economic interests. Pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton argues that such a ban could push users towards China’s interest-bearing digital yuan, potentially weakening the U.S. dollar’s global dominance.
US community banks join campaign to shut a GENIUS Act ‘loophole’
The Community Bankers Council is advocating for a crypto market structure bill to ban interest on stablecoins, aiming to close a loophole in the GENIUS Act. Learn more about the potential impacts on the DeFi and stablecoin markets.
Digital ID, CBDCs risk turning US into ‘surveillance state’: US Rep
US Representative Warren Davidson warns that the GENIUS Act and the rise of digital IDs and CBDCs could turn the US into a surveillance state, threatening financial freedom and privacy.
Coinbase exec warns Senate stablecoin misstep could hand China a global edge
A Coinbase executive cautions the US Senate about the risks of misregulating stablecoins, which could give China an edge with its digital yuan advancements.
The Year in Stablecoins 2025: Record Growth as GENIUS Act Opens the Floodgates
The stablecoin market experienced record growth in 2025, driven by the GENIUS Act and new banking charters, but not all issuers had a smooth year.