According to @stocktalkweekly, the United States is advancing comprehensive digital asset legislation, including the FIT21, STABLE, and CLARITY Acts, to establish clear regulatory frameworks. A key piece of legislation, the Senate's GENIUS Act, poses a significant challenge to Tether's (USDT) dominance by imposing strict rules on stablecoin issuers. The bill would require foreign issuers like Tether to be regulated by an approved foreign regime, hold sufficient reserves in a U.S. financial institution, and undergo monthly audits with executive liability, standards which Tether does not currently meet. Legal expert Steve Gannon noted that compliance would be a 'considerable investment' for the company. In response, Tether may choose to focus on non-U.S. markets from its El Salvador headquarters, attempt the complex compliance process, or launch a separate, fully-regulated U.S. stablecoin, an idea floated by CEO Paolo Ardoino. This regulatory pressure could allow competitor Circle (USDC) to capture significant market share, particularly from institutional investors, as it aims for full compliance. Further complicating matters for Tether, the SEC has indicated that appropriate stablecoin reserves should not include precious metals or other crypto assets, which are part of Tether's current holdings.

According to Jake Chervinsky, most market participants expect the Senate to begin its crypto market structure reform from a different legislative foundation—specifically, the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA) or the Digital Commodities Act (DCA), rather than the recently discussed FIT21 bill (source: Jake Chervinsky on Twitter, May 27, 2025). Chervinsky notes that reconciling new versions of these crypto regulation bills will be highly challenging, and completion before the end of summer is improbable. For crypto traders, this delay in regulatory clarity could prolong market uncertainty, potentially increasing volatility and affecting sentiment across major digital assets.

According to paulgrewal.eth, the Senate is being urged to move forward with debate and pass the FIT21 crypto regulation bill, as the House continues to develop this legislation. The tweet highlights that delays could negatively impact the US cryptocurrency market and investor confidence, with significant implications for regulatory clarity and trading conditions in America. Paul Grewal's call to action underscores the importance of timely policy reform to support market stability and attract institutional investment (source: paulgrewal.eth Twitter, May 6, 2025).