The U.S. Senate rejected the GENIUS Act bill yesterday, which aimed to regulate stablecoins. With a vote of 48 against 49, far from the 60 votes needed, this bipartisan legislation faced unexpected opposition from Democrats, jeopardizing the regulatory future of dollar-backed cryptos. But what are the real reasons behind this legislative failure?
As the American economy wobbles, Donald Trump secures a strategic victory in the Senate with the unlocking of a controversial budget. Behind this success lies a political clash with global repercussions. For both investors and crypto players, this vote opens an uncertain sequence that could redefine financial balances and impact the trajectory of markets.
The foreign exchange market is abuzz. While the American Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance on interest rates, the dollar is sinking against major currencies. In a context of economic uncertainty, between rising inflation and trade tensions exacerbated by Donald Trump, investors and analysts are closely monitoring every statement from the Fed chair, Jerome Powell. His testimony before the Senate confirmed that the monetary institution would not hasten interest rate cuts, despite market expectations. Meanwhile, the announcement of new protectionist measures by the U.S. executive fuels fears of a tightening global economic climate.
Once is not a habit, the French government once again shows its blatant distrust towards bitcoin.
The Arizona Senate takes a historic step towards institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies with the advancement of a bill allowing the state to invest up to 10% of its public funds in bitcoin. This initiative could trigger a wave of similar adoption in other U.S. states.