Signed into law July 18, 2025

Understand the GENIUS Act

The first comprehensive U.S. framework for payment stablecoins. Explore requirements, regulatory authorities, and compliance timelines in one place.

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Sections
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Definitions
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Agencies
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Rulemakings
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Deadlines

Implementation Timeline

Key deadlines after enactment

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+7 daysreport

Treasury Waiver Reports

Treasury must report to Congress within 7 days of issuing any sanctions waivers or licenses for stablecoin activities

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+180 daysreport

Report to Congress

Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the ...

Treasury

+180 daysreport

Report to Congress

Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the chairs and ranking members of the ...

Treasury

+180 daysrulemaking

Agency Rulemaking Required

Report Required Not later than 180 days after the effective date of this Act, ea...

+365 daysreport

Report to Congress

Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury shall submit to the Committee...

Treasury