As digital assets continue to reshape the financial landscape, regulatory clarity around stablecoins is increasingly vital. The GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump in July, establishes the first-ever federal regulatory system for stablecoins and aims to position the U.S. as the global leader in digital assets. This is a historic shift in U.S. digital asset policy, prioritizing consumer protection, financial stability, and national security, while aiming to cement America’s leadership in the global digital currency revolution.

To assist our clients, we have prepared a GENIUS Act Implementation Timeline to identify the key regulatory milestones that are crucial for understanding the pace and direction of change in the stablecoin sector, as well as a SWOT Analysis.

Regulatory Timeline

Photo of Genna Garver Genna Garver

Genna provides targeted, practical advice to investment advisers and their proprietary private investment funds. She represents institutional investors, funds of funds and family offices in connection with their private fund investments. Genna routinely advises clients on formation and offering matters for both domestic…

Genna provides targeted, practical advice to investment advisers and their proprietary private investment funds. She represents institutional investors, funds of funds and family offices in connection with their private fund investments. Genna routinely advises clients on formation and offering matters for both domestic and offshore funds; SEC and state investment adviser, broker-dealer and private fund regulation; Investment Advisers Act compliance programs, annual reviews and ongoing compliance matters; and regulatory examinations and investigations.

Photo of Ethan G. Ostroff Ethan G. Ostroff

Ethan’s practice focuses on financial services litigation and compliance counseling, as well as digital assets and blockchain technology. With a long track record of successful litigation results across the U.S., both bank and non-bank clients rely on him for comprehensive advice throughout their

Ethan’s practice focuses on financial services litigation and compliance counseling, as well as digital assets and blockchain technology. With a long track record of successful litigation results across the U.S., both bank and non-bank clients rely on him for comprehensive advice throughout their business cycle.