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Dollar's Digital Makeover: Is Trump's Plan on Track?

USATuesday, November 11, 2025
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The GENIUS Act and Crypto Industry Support

Trump's Plan in Motion

  • GENIUS Act: Aimed at modernizing outdated financial infrastructure.
  • Crypto Support: Trump praises crypto's rapid growth and potential to revolutionize finance.

Strengthening the Dollar

  • Stablecoins: Believed to bolster the dollar's global standing.
  • Dollar Value: Concerns over fluctuations; Bitcoin's inverse relationship with the dollar.

Treasury Department's Role

Regulating Stablecoins

  • Framework: Establishing regulations for stablecoins and issuers.
  • Federal Oversight: Allowing banks and payment firms to issue stablecoins.

CBDC Ban

  • No CBDC: Trump bans exploration of a central bank digital currency.
  • Implementation: Details still being worked out.

Evolving Payment Landscape

Traditional vs. Crypto Systems

  • Legacy Systems: FedNow and RTP processing billions in transactions.
  • Crypto Rails: Offer 24/7 uptime and programmability.

Card Network Integration

  • Visa and Mastercard: Expanding support for stablecoin settlements.
  • Consumer Experience: Enabling stablecoin movement without changing checkout.

Future Outlook

Gradual Adoption

  • Final Rules: Expected by 2026.
  • Factors: Bank access, capital treatments, pricing of payment corridors.

Multi-Rail Stack

  • Stablecoins and Tokenized Deposits: Handling settlements in the background.
  • Consumer Experience: Maintaining while pushing towards crypto rails.

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