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Stablecoin Bill Deal Nears Senate Approval

Senate Democrats Near Agreement on Stablecoin Legislation

  • Pro-crypto Democrats, including Ruben Gallego and Mark Warner, reconsider support for stablecoin legislation after withdrawal.
  • The GENIUS Act aims to establish a framework for offering stablecoins in the U.S.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed cloture on the GENIUS Act, setting a potential vote for Thursday.
  • President Trump is involved in multiple cryptocurrency ventures, including a meme coin valued over $10 billion.
  • Stablecoins are pegged to the U.S. dollar, facilitating crypto trades and remittances without direct access to dollars.

A group of Senate Democrats initially withdrew support for the GENIUS Act due to concerns over draft language. However, after meetings with Republican counterparts, they are nearing an agreement to support the legislation ahead of a potential procedural vote.

Source (2.6)https://decrypt.co/318452/senate-nears-deal-stablecoin-bill-genius-act?rand=52368
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