Trump signs landmark GENIUS Act, establishing first federal stablecoin regulatory framework

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President Trump signed the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act), creating the first federal regulatory system for stablecoins. The legislation requires 100% reserve backing and monthly public disclosures, simultaneously establishing a legal framework that benefits World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin, a venture partially owned by the Trump family.

Sources & Citations

[1] Trump signs GENIUS Act, the stablecoin bill he championed, into law · Jul 18, 2025 Tier 2

[2] Trump signs 1st major federal cryptocurrency bill into law · Jul 18, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Signs GENIUS Act into Law · Jul 18, 2025 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “Trump signs landmark GENIUS Act, establishing first federal stablecoin regulatory framework.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, July 18, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-07-18--trump-signs-landmark-genius-act-hailing-exciting-new-frontie/