MiCAR versus the GENIUS Act Contrasting EU and US regulatory approaches to digital assets and stablecoins

2026

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This briefing contrasts the EU's comprehensive MiCAR framework with the US GENIUS Act, highlighting their differing approaches to regulating digital assets and stablecoins and their implications for global financial markets.

* Examines the scope, definitions, and regulatory philosophies of MiCAR and the GENIUS Act.
* Compares their approaches to supervision, AML/CFT, financial stability, and monetary sovereignty.
* Analyzes the strategic implications of these regulatory choices for innovation, competitiveness, and international influence.

Tags: MiCAR, GENIUS Act, digital assets, stablecoins, regulation

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