Overview

• Senate Democrats blocked a procedural vote on the GENIUS Act, halting progress on the first federal framework for stablecoins.
• Democrats cited weak anti-money laundering, national security, and consumer protection provisions as reasons for withholding support.
• Concerns over President Trump’s crypto ventures, including a $2 billion foreign deal involving his family-backed stablecoin, fueled opposition.
• The End Crypto Corruption Act, introduced by Senate Democrats, seeks to ban elected officials and their families from issuing or endorsing digital assets.
• Bipartisan talks on the GENIUS Act continue, but its future remains uncertain as divisions over ethics and regulatory gaps persist.