S.394

GENIUS Act of 2025 Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins of 2025

Introduced·2/4/25

Establishes federal regulation for payment stablecoins, including approval processes and standards.

The GENIUS Act of 2025 establishes federal regulation for payment stablecoins, setting standards for their issuance and limiting who can issue them. It allows certain stablecoin issuers to opt for state-level regulation if it meets federal criteria. The bill mandates that only approved entities can issue payment stablecoins, with specific reserve requirements and risk management standards. It also outlines procedures for the approval and denial of applications, including the right to appeal.

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Where it stands

Current
Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.