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Stable currency law

  • The United States House of
  • Representatives Financial Services Committee is scheduled to review
  • the flagship stable currency bill


The bill aims to empower government regulators to oversee companies involved in issuing stable currencies, and to strike a balance between federal and state authorities.


The proposed legislation delves into various aspects of stablecoins markets, including standards for the issuance of stablecoins and stable payment requirements.


If approved :

The bill will provide comprehensive guidance on stablecoin market supervision

and enforcement, providing much-needed clarity for the industry.


It should be noted that the bill proposes to implement a two-year moratorium on guaranteed stablecoins from the date of legislation.


  1. The latest version of
  2. the bill also gives
  3. the federal regulat
  4. or additional authority over the previous iteration.

It contains provisions enabling the regulator to

intervene in emergencies involving State-controlled exporters.

Furthermore :

  1. States will have the option to
  2. delegate their supervisory responsibilities
  3. to the federal watchdog if necessary.


This updated draft represents a departure from the initial version, which focused solely on stable currency payments.


The new bill extends its scope to oversee other aspects of digital asset markets, such as guard service providers and algorithmic stablecoins.



  • By including specific powers for state legislatures
  • the bill guarantees a more comprehensive
  • and comprehensive regulatory framework.


The fate of the stable currency legislation was the subject of debate within the Democratic Party.


While Republicans praised the bill's efforts

Democrats expressed reservations, considering the draft outdated.

Rep. Maxine Waters

one of the drafters of the original bill

said :

The negotiations on the provisions remained incomplete

and he urged the Committee to act expeditiously with an updated version.

Discussions on :

the regulation of stablecoins highlight the need for federal legislation in this area.


Representative Patrick McHenry

  • Chairman of the Financial Services Committee
  • has repeatedly stressed the importance of
  • bipartisan understanding and the need
  • for a comprehensive regulatory framework.


The importance of such legislation at the domestic

and international levels has been stressed on occasion.


If the bill succeeds in approving the House Financial Services Committee, it will move to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for further deliberations.


Approval of this pioneering legislation will set a crucial precedent for regulating encryption in the United States, providing stability and confidence in the evolving digital asset ecosystem.


  • The impact of this stablecoin law on the U.S.
  • cryptography sector cannot be overstated.
  • With comprehensive regulations in place


Market participants will benefit from increased clarity

investor protection and oversight.


By providing a balanced framework involving both regulators

the bill aims to create an environment conducive to

innovation while protecting against potential risks.


This move towards regulation indicates the maturity of the crypto industry and a step forward in creating a reliable and secure digital asset ecosystem.





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