CoinDesk Podcast Network Why U.S. Stablecoin Regulation Is a 'Major Milestone' | Markets Outlook
Jul 24, 2025
Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, and Chris Tyrer, President of Bullish Exchange, dive into the evolving landscape of stablecoin regulation following the signing of the Genius Act. They discuss how this pivotal moment is shaping the future of crypto, with stablecoins at the forefront. Real-world use cases come to light, from simplifying cross-border transactions to envisioning crypto wallets as financial portals. The duo analyzes the expected benefits of regulatory clarity and the integral role of stablecoins in legitimizing crypto infrastructure.
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Genius Act Revives US Crypto Landscape
- The Genius Act represents a major shift from hostility to active support for crypto in the U.S.
- This legislative change injects new energy and opportunity into the crypto market and businesses.
US Shift From Hostile to Strategic
- For over a decade, crypto insiders assumed the US government would be hostile to crypto.
- The recent shift to viewing US stablecoins as strategically important is surreal and unprecedented.
US Regulatory Clarity Spurs Innovation
- US market is critical due to its capital market scale despite smaller population.
- Regulatory clarity historically drives flurries of crypto innovation and business growth in regions.