Web3 Leaders See GENIUS Act Stifling Startups

Letter: GENIUS Act is anything but, to detriment of U.S. | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

It seems the USA is always pushing way over the speed limit in order to dominate the globe. Seeing our president and his staunchest supporters display newly signed tech legislation titled the GENIUS Act, one can’t help but wonder if this collection of senior citizens can’t grasp the issues afoot. Wouldn’t be the first time.

Web3 Leaders See GENIUS Act Stifling Startups

US Dollar Tether coin with President Trump’s signature superimposed. Image created by the author. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, ushering in the most comprehensive U.S. framework for stablecoins to date. While some in crypto view it as long-overdue clarity, others worry it may entrench incumbents and freeze out startups. First the good news. Regulations are needed to make sure stablecoins are trustworthy, safe,…

Stablecoins Are WORSE Than CBDCs! with Mark Goodwin

House Republicans just celebrated their “Crypto Week” with the passage of an Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act and the passage of a stablecoin-promoting GENIUS Act. And, whether you know it or not, this new stablecoin regulatory regime is going to transform your life and the entire global monetary order. Here to fill us in on all …

What Does The GENIUS Act Mean For Non-US Stablecoin Issuers & The Broader Crypto Industry?

The cryptocurrency market has a spring in its step once again after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a key regulatory regime for so-called stablecoins.  The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins or GENIUS ACT was signed into law on July 18, 2025, paving the way for digital assets to become an everyday standard for making payments and moving money. It received overwhelming support, passing in the House of Re…

El Salvador-based stablecoin firm Tether considering return to U.S. in wake of GENIUS Act approval  - Latin America Reports

The GENIUS Act and Tether’s potential return  On July 18, U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law the GENIUS (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins) Act, in a move which the government claims will heighten protection for consumers in the digital market and combat criminal activity involving stablecoins. Stablecoins are a form of cryptocurrency backed by assets generally perceived as reliable, or stable, such as th…

Interactive Brokers Considers Launching Its Own Stablecoin Amid U.S. Crypto Shakeup

The move could mark a major shift in the firm’s digital finance strategy. Chairman Thomas Peterffy revealed that the firm is evaluating stablecoin options to simplify around-the-clock crypto transactions. The idea aligns with broader industry trends and regulatory developments, especially as the GENIUS Act, recently signed by President Trump, opens the door for more compliant blockchain activity. While Interactive Brokers already supports crypto…