Highlights
Amidst increasing debate over stablecoin regulation in the United States, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is calling for key reforms to the proposed GENIUS Act. Reportedly, he argues that the current legislation unfairly restricts stablecoin issuers from paying interest to users and stifle innovation in the crypto space. As Congress is currently navigating the complex landscape of stablecoin regulation, Armstrong’s statements underscore the growing tensions in the crypto space.
In the latest development within the stablecoin space, Brian Armstrong, the Chief Executive Officer of Coinbase, a prominent crypto exchange, is urging for regulatory revisions. Highlighting the current unfair legislation, he demands Senate discussion on the GENIUS Act. In addition, he is also proposing revisions for the House’s STABLE Act.
In a recent X post, the Coinbase CEO wrote, “Congress has a real opportunity this week to advance stablecoin and market structure legislation.” According to him, the current provisions of both the GENIUS Act and the STABLE Act prohibit stablecoin issuers from paying interest to users.
This development comes on the heels of Coinbase’s amicus brief filing to end IRS crypto surveillance.
Notably, Brian Armstrong is pushing for swift passage of stablecoin legislation in the U.S., with a potential window of opportunity before the August break. He called on lawmakers in both the House and Senate to take action and enact legislation that balances consumer protection with innovation in the digital asset sector. He posited,
We strongly support the Senate starting debate on the GENIUS Act — and we need 60 votes to get there. We also welcome House efforts to build on FIT21’s momentum. Both chambers need to act now if we hope to pass comprehensive legislation into law before August.
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