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里程碑时刻!美国参议院通过稳定币监管法案
Jin Shi Shu Ju·2025-06-18 11:37

Core Points - The U.S. Senate passed the "Guidance and Establishment of a National Stablecoin Innovation Act" (GENIUS Act) with a significant bipartisan majority of 68 votes in favor and 30 against, marking a milestone for the digital asset industry [1] - The act aims to establish a regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins, which have seen a surge in usage as essential tools for cryptocurrency traders [1] - If enacted, the act will require stablecoin issuers to back their tokens with liquid assets such as U.S. dollars and short-term Treasury securities, with monthly disclosures of reserve compositions [1] Legislative Context - The House of Representatives had previously passed a stablecoin bill, but it failed in the Senate due to Democratic control, leading to its demise [2] - Former President Trump is pushing for comprehensive reforms in U.S. cryptocurrency policy, with hopes for the bill's passage before August [2] - Controversies surrounding Trump's family's cryptocurrency ventures have posed challenges to the legislative process, with increasing dissatisfaction among Democrats regarding Trump's promotion of personal crypto projects [2] Concerns and Criticism - Some Democrats express concerns that the bill does not prohibit large tech companies from issuing private stablecoins and lacks sufficient anti-money laundering protections [2] - Elizabeth Warren criticized the bill for potentially exacerbating presidential corruption and harming national security, financial stability, and consumer protection [2] - The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has called for critical amendments to mitigate financial stability risks, expressing concerns over the bill's expansion of unregulated banking activities [2]