Stablecoin Controversy: Bessent Slams Senate Block
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes the Senate for blocking the GENIUS Act, a key stablecoin regulation bill, jeopardizing U.S. leadership in digital assets. #Update #Legal (+7) ↘
Related to cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or gold to reduce volatility.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes the Senate for blocking the GENIUS Act, a key stablecoin regulation bill, jeopardizing U.S. leadership in digital assets. #Update #Legal (+7) ↘
@Stripe has launched stablecoin accounts for businesses in 101 countries, enabling transactions with $USDC and $USDB, aiding entrepreneurs in volatile currency regions. #Update #Crypto $USDC (+4) ↗
The US Senate failed to advance the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulatory framework, amid political disputes and calls for tighter regulations. #Update #Legal $BTC (-3) ↘
The Senate’s GENIUS Act, aimed at establishing a stablecoin framework, failed a key procedural vote, jeopardizing other crypto bills’ progress. #Update #Legal (-7) ↘
The U.S. Senate votes on the GENIUS Act, impacting Trump-backed stablecoin USD1, now the 5th-largest globally with a $2.12B market cap. #Breaking #Legal $USD1 (+9) ↗
Senate Democrats and Republicans near a deal on the GENIUS Act for stablecoin legislation, potentially impacting $TRUMP and World Liberty Financial. #Update #Legal $TRUMP (+5) ↗
@LINENEXT and Kaia have integrated $USDT on the Kaia blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users in Asia to access stablecoin payments via LINE Messenger. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+6) ↗
@Coinbase has added $PAXG, a gold-pegged stablecoin by Paxos Trust Company, to its listing roadmap, signaling potential future availability on the platform. #Update #Crypto $PAXG (+3) ↗
@Visa’s venture arm invests in @BVNK to enhance global payment networks via stablecoin infrastructure, following BVNK’s $50M Series B round. #Update #Crypto (+4) ↗
Tether minted $1 billion USDT on @Tronfoundation, fueling speculation of a potential breakout for $TRX as it stabilizes near $0.24 amid bullish technical indicators. #Update #Crypto $TRX (+3) ↗
@Visa Ventures invests in @BVNK’s stablecoin platform following a $50M Series B, supporting US expansion with new offices and hires. #Update #Crypto (+6) ↗
Altcoins could face challenges if the U.S. Congress does not pass stablecoin legislation, impacting liquidity and institutional participation as the Senate votes on the GENIUS Act before Memorial Day. #Update #Crypto $BTC (-4) ↘
Tether minted $1 billion USDT on Tron, part of an $8 billion spree, boosting total circulation to $149.4 billion and capturing 61% market share. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+6) ↗
@Tether_to launches Tether AI, an open-source project supporting crypto payments and P2P AI networks, enhancing $USDT and Bitcoin transactions with WDK integration. #Update #Crypto $USDT (+6) ↗