Regulatory Clarity & Modernization - The U S aims to provide regulatory and legislative clarity for stablecoins to modernize the payment system [1] - This clarity is expected to further cement the dollar as the world's reserve currency by facilitating international trade through blockchain technology [1] - Providing clear rules will enable the U S to work with global partners to establish its stablecoin system as the dominant means of international electronic commerce [3] Innovation & Competition - If the U S does not provide clarity, innovation in the stablecoin space may move abroad [2] - The U S aims to prevent other countries from taking the lead in international standard setting, particularly in the realm of electronic commerce [3]