Tag: digital currency

Senate Approves GENIUS Act, Ushering in New Era for Stablecoin Regulation

Senate Approves GENIUS Act, Ushering in New Era for Stablecoin Regulation

On September 19, 2023, the U.S. Senate passed a landmark piece of legislation to regulate stablecoins – the Guiding and Enhancing New Initiatives in Understanding Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. This monumental act is poised to recalibrate the regulatory terrain for payment stablecoins. The Act, approved on May 19, 2025, by a...

GENIUS Act: 3 Ways This Stablecoin Law Could Unleash US Crypto Innovation

GENIUS Act: 3 Ways This Stablecoin Law Could Unleash US Crypto Innovation

It's not just another piece of legislation floating around Capitol Hill. It's a potential gateway to a new era of crypto innovation right here in the United States. I know, I know, you’re rolling your eyes right now. "More crypto regulation? How is that going to help innovation?" Hear me...

Europe's Crypto Crown: How MiCA is Winning the Digital Race

Europe's Crypto Crown: How MiCA is Winning the Digital Race

Cryptocurrency is an exciting, fast-moving industry that presents incredible opportunity and unprecedented challenges and risk. So too does the need for smart and strong regulation. While the United States grapples with a fragmented regulatory landscape, Europe is taking a decisive lead with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Tomás García...

Stablecoin Bill's 89% Shot: Freedom or Financial Control?

Stablecoin Bill's 89% Shot: Freedom or Financial Control?

An 89% chance? That’s what Polymarket is predicting about the US stablecoin bill – the GENIUS Act – passing into law before 2026. Even Trump’s on board with the $7 billion request, urging Congress to “get it to my desk.” Sounds like smooth sailing, right? As if the crypto world...

The GENIUS Act: Is This Crypto's Savior or a Corruption Catalyst?

The GENIUS Act: Is This Crypto's Savior or a Corruption Catalyst?

It sounds… well, too good, doesn't it? Like some crypto utopian scheme straight from a Silicon Valley startup, offering world peace through blockchain. But beneath the shiny veneer of "innovation" and "consumer protection," I see something far more unsettling: a potential accelerant for the very problems it claims to solve.Crypto's...

GENIUS Act Passes: Will It Save Crypto or Open Door to Corruption?

GENIUS Act Passes: Will It Save Crypto or Open Door to Corruption?

Just last week, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act in a bipartisan 68-30 vote. This monumental legislation seeks to establish federal standards and guardrails surrounding U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins. If enacted, this legislation would be an important step toward bringing much-needed regulation to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market in the United...

Stablecoin Bill Passed: 5 Ways It'll Change Your Crypto Wallet

Stablecoin Bill Passed: 5 Ways It'll Change Your Crypto Wallet

The crypto world never stops changing. Recent legislative developments have finally begun to change the narrative and will soon re-shape the way we interact with digital assets. The GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins) is certainly the most consequential of all such proposals. In case you...

Avalanche's Gaming Battle Pass Is Here To Ignite Crypto Adoption, Finally

Avalanche's Gaming Battle Pass Is Here To Ignite Crypto Adoption, Finally

The crypto world needs a win. Badly. We’ve seen a lot of scams and rug pulls recently. As a result, there is increasing skepticism at anything that mentions “blockchain” or “NFT.” So, when I saw that Avalanche launched a free gaming battle pass, my initial reaction wasn't excitement, but cautious...

Bitcoin: A Haven of Freedom or a Risky Gamble Amidst Global Chaos?

Bitcoin: A Haven of Freedom or a Risky Gamble Amidst Global Chaos?

The promise of Bitcoin is intoxicating. A borderless, decentralized currency that wasn’t controlled by the whims of governments and central banks. The mystical world is increasingly unstable with the rising geopolitical tensions, most notably between Israel and Iran. This duality makes for an irresistible draw for countless onlookers. Picture a...

Bitcoin Explained Like You're 12 (Thanks, ChatGPT!)

Bitcoin Explained Like You're 12 (Thanks, ChatGPT!)

Price-wise, you might have seen their name mentioned, seen their price jump across your screen. What is it, really? BlockTraderHub.com is here to break it down. Consider it like digital gold. Rather than sledged out of the earth, it flourishes online. We’re going to use this kid-friendly explanation produced by...