Tuesday, June 16, 2026

U.S. senators urge Treasury not to leave states out of GENIUS Act stablecoin process

Senators led by Republican Cynthia Lummis are insisting the Treasury Department ensure states get a process to prove their ability to supervise stablecoins.

  • U.S. senators, led by Cynthia Lummis, are urging the Treasury Department to provide clearer procedural guidance for states seeking to certify their stablecoin regulatory frameworks under the GENIUS Act.
  • The senators expressed concern that the current proposals lack clear timelines and procedural requirements, potentially hindering states' ability to demonstrate their supervision is on par with federal standards.
  • This push highlights ongoing debates about the balance between federal and state authority in regulating the burgeoning stablecoin market.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Political endorsements opposition, Securities law classification, Cross jurisdictional policy, Legislative debates

Tags: #genuisact #stablecoinregulation #cynthialummis #treasurydepartment #stateoversight #federalsupervision #certificationprocess #scottbessent #cryptolegislation

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