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Senate Poised to Pass Controversial GENIUS Act, Empowering Big Tech

5/26/2025

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The Senate is set to pass the GENIUS Act, a cryptocurrency law facing criticism for empowering Big Tech to create private currencies.
Experts caution that this may destabilize the banking system and raise transaction fees for consumers.
The bill reduces oversight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, benefiting tech companies like Elon Musk's X.
Despite concerns over fraud and volatility, 16 Democratic senators have backed the legislation.

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Story summary

The Senate is set to pass the GENIUS Act, a cryptocurrency law facing criticism for empowering Big Tech to create private currencies.
Experts caution that this may destabilize the banking system and raise transaction fees for consumers.
The bill reduces oversight from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, benefiting tech companies like Elon Musk's X.
Despite concerns over fraud and volatility, 16 Democratic senators have backed the legislation.