A group of US democratic Senates known for supporting the crypto industry said they would oppose a Stablecoin proposal led by the Republican if it progressed in its current form.
The transfer threatens the Stall law that could establish the first US regulation framework for Stablecoins, according to a May 3 Report From the politico.
Each report, nine Senate Democrats said in a joint statement that the bill is “there are still many issues to address.” They warned that they would not support a vote on the procedure to advance the law unless changes were made.
Among the signators were Senators Ruben Gallego, Mark Warner, Lisa Blunt Rochester and Andy Kim – all earlier supported the bill when he passed the Senate banking committee in March.
The bill, introduced by Senator Bill Hagerty, is formally known as the guide and establishment of the National Innovation for US Stablecoins (Genius) Act.
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Senate prepares to vote on Stablecoin Bill
The Senate is expected to begin the floors on the floor of the bill in the coming days, with the first vote that will take place next week.
The bill is a champion of the crypto industry as a landmark step toward regulatory clarity. However, the Democrats' face reflects the growing rest within the party.
Although the changes were made to the bill after its committee approved to address democratic concerns, lawmakers said the changes had fallen. They call for stronger care related to anti-money laundering, national security, foreign providers, and liability measures for incomplete actors.
The statement was also signed by Senator Raphael Warnock, Catherine Cortez Masto, Ben Ray Luján, John Hickenlooper and Adam Schiff.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Angela Alsobrooks are not on the list, sponsoring a bill next to Hagerty.
Despite their objections, democratic senators emphasized their commitment to shaping responsible crypto regulation. They reported that they said “eager to continue working with our colleagues to address these issues.”
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Crypto requires a bill of stablecoin
On April 27, Caitlin Long, founder and CEO of the Custodia Bank, criticized the US Federal Reserve for silent maintaining a basic anti-crypto policy favoring big-bank released stablecoins, despite relaxing Crypto collaboration policies for banks.
Long explained that while the Fed recently saved four previous Crypto rules, one January 27, 2023, the statement was left completely in connection with the Biden Administration.
The guide, according to Long, blocks the banks from contact directly with crypto assets and prohibits them from issuing stablecoins to unauthorized blockchain.
However, Long noted that once a federal bill becomes a law, it can override the fed stance. “Congress should be in a hurry,” he urged.
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