The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has taken a significant step toward stablecoin regulation by advancing a bill that could shape the future of the cryptocurrency industry. The committee advanced the legislation by a vote of 18-6, marking the first major milestone in an effort that now awaits approval by the full Senate and a parallel version in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation aims to regulate U.S. stablecoin issuers at the federal level, but its path to becoming law remains unclear. The bill must receive approval from both houses of Congress before reaching President Donald Trump’s desk for final approval. Additionally, lawmakers would need to reconcile differences between the Senate and House versions, a process that could present further challenges. The bill’s advancement was not without controversy. Democratic committee members acknowledged the need for stablecoin regulation but sought to introduce amendments to increase regulatory oversight. Each proposed amendment was ultimately rejected by party lines. Related News: Chinese Trader Announces Critical Support Levels to Prevent Major Decline in Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) - Shares Altcoins He Completely Removed from His Portfolio Senator Elizabeth Warren, the panel’s top Democrat, led the opposition, arguing that the bill in its current form poses a “clear threat to national security.” Warren expressed frustration that her proposed amendments were repeatedly rejected during the 2.5-hour session. “It would be crazy to move forward with this bill when there are so many holes pointed out in it, and to move forward with it right at the moment when there are reports that Donald Trump is trying to build his own stablecoin with a team that has a reputation for breaking the law,” Warren said, referring to reports that Trump’s World Liberty Financial is in talks with Binance. “It makes no sense to squeeze this in when Donald Trump is out there doing a deal with a criminal stablecoin platform. We will regret it.” Despite Democrats' objections, Republican lawmakers pushed through the bill, which they argue strikes the necessary balance between consumer protection and innovation in the industry. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Positive News from the US Senate for the Cryptocurrency Sector – Approved Despite Intense Objections
