United States of America: Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) conditionally enters into force

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Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) conditionally enters into force

On 18 January 2027, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) enters into force, 18 months after its enactment on 18 July 2025. The Act takes effect on the earlier of that date or 120 days after the primary…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-05-01
under deliberation

On 1 May 2025, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Ac…

2025-06-17
under deliberation

On 17 June 2025, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS …

2025-07-16
adopted

On 16 July 2025, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Ac…

2025-07-18
adopted

On 18 July 2025, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Ac…

2027-01-18
in grace period

On 18 January 2027, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act (GENIUS…