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    Senate Advances Legislation to Regulate Stablecoins, a Form of Cryptocurrency

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    Senate Advances Stablecoin Regulation Legislation

    The U.S. Senate has voted to proceed with legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, after Democrats initially blocked the measure two weeks prior. The 66-32 procedural vote on Monday keeps President Donald Trump’s top legislative priority on track for passage, underscoring the growing political influence of the cryptocurrency industry.

    The legislation, which seeks to establish a federal framework for regulating stablecoins, garnered bipartisan support after Republicans negotiated with Democrats. The bill strengthens regulations on foreign issuers, enhances enforcement, and prohibits large tech companies like Meta and Google from issuing their own stablecoins. Senate Democrats had previously expressed concerns about Trump’s involvement in private crypto ventures, including a newly launched stablecoin.

    Stablecoins are a rapidly growing segment of the cryptocurrency market, offering a more stable digital asset for commercial transactions due to their pegging to real-world assets like the U.S. dollar or gold. The industry has generated significant profits for major players and has reached a market size of nearly $250 billion.

    Despite the bipartisan effort, some Democrats, including Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, opposed the bill, citing concerns that it could enrich Trump and lacks sufficient protections. Warren argued that the legislation would “accelerate Trump’s corruption” and failed to adequately address concerns about Trump’s crypto corruption.

    Negotiators included tougher ethics rules for Congress and the executive branch in the bill, such as preventing members of Congress from issuing stablecoins. However, critics like Warren maintained that these measures were insufficient.

    Supporters of the legislation, including Virginia Senator Mark Warner, argued that clear regulations are necessary to protect consumers, defend national security, and support responsible innovation in the cryptocurrency market. The bill’s passage is seen as a significant step in the cryptocurrency industry’s efforts to establish a clearer regulatory framework in the United States.

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    The Senate will continue to consider the bill and could vote on final passage as early as this week, depending on the number of amendments proposed by Democrats and Republicans.

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