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#USStablecoinBill The **U.S. Stablecoin Bill** refers to proposed legislation that aims to regulate the issuance and use of **stablecoins**—cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar. The most prominent draft so far is the **“Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act”**, which is still under discussion in Congress. ### Key Points of the U.S. Stablecoin Bill: 1. **Federal and State Licensing** * Only institutions with proper licenses (federal or state-chartered entities) can issue stablecoins. * State regulators will have authority over issuers within their states, but **federal oversight will apply if stablecoins are used widely**. 2. **Asset Backing Requirements** * Issuers must hold **100% reserves in safe and liquid assets**, like U.S. Treasuries or cash. * These reserves must be **audited regularly** to ensure transparency and solvency. 3. **Ban on Algorithmic Stablecoins (Temporarily)** * There’s a **2-year ban on new algorithmic stablecoins** (like TerraUSD) while regulators study their risks. * This doesn't affect asset-backed stablecoins like USDC or USDT directly. 4. **Consumer Protections** * Stablecoin holders must have clear rights to redeem their coins at face value (1:1 backing). * Strict **disclosure and reporting requirements** for issuers. 5. **Fed’s Role** * The **Federal Reserve will have oversight powers** to enforce rules and prevent systemic risks. * They can also **block new stablecoin arrangements** deemed a threat to financial stability. --- ### Why It Matters: This bill is a major step in creating **a legal framework for stablecoins** in the U.S., encouraging innovation while minimizing financial and systemic risk. It's also part of broader efforts to regulate the crypto industry after high-profile failures like FTX.