Launchy Regulatory Roundup #42 - Senate OKs Stablecoin Bill, Trump Presses House

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In Today's Edition:

• Headline: Senate OKs Stablecoin Bill, Trump Presses House 📜 

• Global Legal Roundup

• Case Study: EU vs UK: Where Should Crypto Funds Domicile? 🇪🇺 

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HEADLINE

Senate OKs Stablecoin Bill, Trump Presses House

State of play: The US Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, the country’s most significant crypto legislation to date, creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

• The bill requires stablecoins to be fully backed by USD or similar liquid assets, mandates annual audits for issuers with over $50B in market cap.

• It bars tech giants like Meta and Amazon from issuing stablecoins unless strict conditions are met.

• It also gives stablecoin holders priority in bankruptcy claims.

Backed by President Trump, the bill reflects his administration's pro-crypto stance, aiming to cement US leadership in digital assets. Trump is pressuring the House to pass a “clean” version of the GENIUS Act quickly, hoping to sign it into law by August.

What’s Next: The House is also considering its own version, the STABLE Act, and may attempt to merge both proposals. Debate remains over issues like foreign issuance and anti-money laundering controls.

Why it Matters: This is a significant step, but not a done deal. While the GENIUS Act offers clarity and favours incumbents like Circle, the House’s competing STABLE Act may introduce friction.

Our Take: Trump’s push adds urgency, and if passed, this framework could anchor the next phase of US crypto leadership.

GLOBAL LEGAL ROUNDUP

America:

• 🇺🇲 Arizona Senate revives crypto seizure reserve bill.

• 🇺🇲 US crypto ETF approval odds surge to ‘90% or higher’.

• 🇺🇲 Ohio House backs tax exemption for small crypto payments.

• 🇺🇲 Wyoming Stable Token Commission targets Aug. 20 for WYST launch.

• 🇺🇲 Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs strategic Bitcoin reserve bill into law.

Europe:

• 🇳🇴 Norway’s government explores crypto mining ban.

APAC:

• 🇰🇷 South Korea’s central bank won’t oppose stablecoin.

• 🇰🇷 South Korean authorities submit spot crypto ETF approval roadmap.

• 🇻🇳 Vietnam passes law recognizing crypto as property, effective January 2026.

• 🇹🇭 Thailand seeks feedback on exchange token listing rules.

• 🇹🇭 Thailand approves capital gains tax exemption for crypto transactions.

CASE STUDY

EU vs UK: Where Should Crypto Funds Domicile?

Credits to Cointelegraph for the original article

State of play: As digital asset regulations evolve, crypto fund managers are weighing a key decision: whether to domicile in the EU under the MiCA framework or in the UK, which is developing its own crypto laws post-Brexit.

The EU’s MiCA regulation offers legal clarity and consistency across all 27 member states.

• Its biggest advantage is passporting, once licensed in one country, a crypto service provider can operate across the entire EU.

• This setup greatly reduces compliance costs and makes the EU especially attractive for funds focused on scaling or serving institutional clients.

• Luxembourg, with its established fund infrastructure and regulatory support, stands out as a strong choice within the bloc.

The UK, meanwhile, is taking a more flexible, innovation-first approach.

• Its upcoming crypto laws aim to integrate digital assets into existing financial systems, with added focus on user protection and clear service terms.

• While its framework isn’t yet as mature as MiCA, the UK’s openness to sandboxes and experimentation appeals to fintech and DeFi projects.

Our Take: Those prioritizing regulatory certainty and cross-border access may favor the EU, while those seeking agility and room to innovate could lean toward the UK.

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NOTEWORTHY READS & MEME

• DEF’s article on the GENIUS Act.

• Roslyn Layton’s article on the pivotal case shaping crypto regulation.

• The Regulatory Review’s essays on Trump’s first 100 days of deregulation.

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