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The digital currency advocacy group <a href="https://coingape.com/us-bitcoin-etf-takes-center-stage-in-south-korea-elections/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coin Center</a> has strongly opposed the<a href="https://coingape.com/us-senators-unveil-bill-to-ban-algorithmic-stablecoins/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Lummis-Gillibrand</a> Payment Stablecoin Act, saying it ‘would impermissibly infringe upon constitutional rights.’ The bipartisan bill, which has the support of Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis, is meant to regulate the payment of stablecoins. The lobbying group Coin Center claims the bill’s prohibition on algorithmic stablecoins would be a violation of the First Amendment by targeting the code comprising digital assets.
The Director of Coin Center, Jerry Brito, welcomed the decision to regulate stablecoins. He noted the fact that there are opportunities for the development of innovation within a clear legislative framework. The bill requires the issuance of a dollar stablecoin only by issuaries adopted in the United States. Coin Center interprets the bill as an opportunity to register with the SEC for issuers of stablecoins, rather than as a ban.
<h2 id="strong-coin-center-critiques-senate-s-stablecoin-regulation-approach-strong">Coin Center Critiques Senate’s Stablecoin Regulation Approach</h2>
Recent legislative attempts have sought to establish precise standards for the workability of stablecoins. This decision is based on<a href="https://coingape.com/terra-luna-classic-community-pool-hits-5-billion-lunc-is-it-good-or-bad/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> TerraUSD</a>‘s failure to maintain a fixed exchange rate with the dollar. This event triggered a significant downturn in the cryptocurrency market in 2022. In addition, it led to the declaration of bankruptcies and more investigations from a U.S. regulatory body and even local law enforcement. Coin Center clarified how the Senate reform proposal differed from another submitted in the House.
This <a href="https://coingape.com/usdc-stablecoin-growth-with-circle-and-coincheck-deal-in-japan/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Stablecoins Act</a>, which the House is voting on, presents another approach. A moratorium for algorithmic stablecoins for a two-year term should be considered instead of a blanket ban. Coin Center believes this approach to be a more attainable goal and reflects the desire for progress. This move is opposite to the more restrictive Senate proposals, which shows that crypto oversight is still under discussion here.
<h2 id="strong-uncertainty-surrounds-house-stablecoin-act-vote-strong">Uncertainty Surrounds House Stablecoin Act Vote</h2>
Coin Center has proposed flexible registration for crypto with the goal of ensuring development while maintaining compliance with rules. According to that view, the pre-existing securities regulatory framework is sufficient to deal with the risks that might arise from stablecoins. Coin Center advocates for incorporating new products under existing regulations. This way, the innovation will prosper while consumer protection and market integrity remain intact.
<a href="https://coingape.com/senates-sherrod-brown-unexpectedly-backs-push-for-stablecoin-law/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Senator Sherrod Brown</a>, Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, has also expressed interest in advancing a stablecoin bill. He stated that addressing his concerns would be crucial for moving forward. However, there are currently no plans to schedule the House’s Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act for a floor vote. This uncertainty adds to the complexity of establishing a coherent regulatory environment for stablecoins in the U.S.
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