stablecoin regulation amendments 2025

Key Points:* Over 50 U.S. banking and consumer groups urge changes in stablecoin law.

• Request includes banning stablecoin yield offerings.
• Potential impacts on state-chartered institutions and stablecoin regulations. On August 15, 2025, over 50 U.S. banking and consumer advocacy groups urged the Senate Banking Committee to amend the recently enacted GENIUS Act stablecoin law in Washington, D.C.

The amendments sought could reshape competitive dynamics for stablecoin issuers, impacting financial services involving U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins in traditional and decentralized markets.

Over 50 Groups Demand Amendments to GENIUS Act

Banking and consumer advocacy groups have coalesced to influence the GENIUS Act, urging changes to halt potential competitive advantages for specific financial institutions. These stakeholders emphasize the need for tighter regulations and restated goals to prohibit stablecoin yield offerings, impacting entities classified under state-chartered uninsured institutions.

The GENIUS Act’s implications lie heavily on the regulation of stablecoins like USDC, USDT, and DAI. The legislation aims to restrict yield offerings, affecting protocols reliant on stablecoins for generating returns. Industry participants await further legislative clarity before making significant operational changes. According to the SEC statement by Peirce on the Genius Act, understanding the full implications of the act is crucial for compliance.

The coalition of 50 banking and consumer advocacy organizations, including the ABA, emphasized the need to amend the GENIUS Act to ensure fair competition among state-chartered institutions and protect consumer interests.

Stablecoin Market Awaits Clarity on Yield Restrictions

Did you know? The GENIUS Act’s yield restrictions mirror past regulatory shifts seen in the 2022 U.S. stablecoin report, which prompted significant operational changes for issuers like Tether and Circle.

According to CoinMarketCap, USDC (USD Coin) maintained a stable price at $1.00 with a current market cap at $67.75 billion as of August 15, 2025. The stablecoin’s 24-hour trading volume reached $27.95 billion, signifying an active trading environment amidst regulatory discussions. While recent price changes are minimal, industry watchers keep a close eye on potential volatility resulting from ongoing legislative developments.

USDC(USDC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 08:02 UTC on August 15, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Experts from Coincu foresee potential regulatory repercussions that could reshape the stablecoin landscape, especially with changes prohibiting interest payments. Financial structures leveraging these instruments may need adjustments to align with the GENIUS Act, creating ripples in the broader DeFi ecosystem.

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