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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Marvie Basilan

Stablecoins First Over Other Crypto Agenda: Senate Hearing On Digital Assets Triggers Frustration

Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., speaks during the Senate Banking Committee's subcommittee hearing on digital assets legislation. (Credit: US Senate Banking Committee GOP on X / Video Screenshot)

KEY POINTS

  • Lummis said the GENIUS Act will help make the 'US dollar fit for the digital age'
  • Lightspark Co-founder Jai Massari highlighted the use cases of stablecoins
  • Sen. Hagerty said the US should be a 'leader in payments stablecoins'
  • Crypto users are far from pleased that stablecoins were the focal point of discussions

Cryptocurrency users on X are less than pleased after tuning in to Wednesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing led by Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., after stablecoins took center stage over other crypto segments in the discussions.

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