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Crypto Executives Warn GENIUS Act Changes Could Be a National Security Risk

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Shared by Dario • January 08, 2026

Proposed amendments to the stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act, pushed by the banking lobby, are facing strong opposition from cryptocurrency executives. They argue these changes could stifle competition, weaken the U.S. dollar's global standing, and potentially create a "national security trap" by encouraging the adoption of foreign digital currencies.