Senate Leader John Thune Files Motion for GENIUS Act Vote

By: coincu news|2025/05/16 11:15:04
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has formally filed a cloture motion for the GENIUS Act , with a vote scheduled for May 19. If passed, it will initiate the first targeted federal regulation of stablecoins. This legislative move is expected to define future digital asset regulations in the United States. Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed a formal cloture motion for the GENIUS Act on May 16, planning a vote for May 19. The GENIUS Act, having faced previous challenges, aims to establish federal regulations on stablecoins. Amendments proposed include prohibitions on FDIC misuse and enhanced bankruptcy protections. GENIUS Act Vote: A Pivotal Moment for Stablecoin Regulation If passed, the GENIUS Act would significantly alter the U.S. regulatory landscape for digital assets, specifically in the stablecoin sector. The Act includes a framework to address issuer regulation and potential restrictions on foreign issuers . These actions are anticipated to shape clearer regulatory direction for stablecoins across the nation. Market reactions have been mixed, with uncertainty surrounding the GENIUS Act reflected in reactions from stakeholders. Senator Mark Warner has highlighted concerns over readiness, voicing that: Context: COMPETING LEGISLATION AND MARKET DATA Did you know? The GENIUS Act is facing competition from the STABLE Act, which presents a distinct regulatory approach allowing foreign issuers of stablecoins amid concerns of insufficient protective measures for the U.S. financial system. World Liberty Financial USD, known as USD1, maintains stability with a market cap of $2.13 billion. Its 24-hour trading volume is $50.95 million, showing a minor decline of 0.02% in value over the past day. Despite market uncertainties, it remains a small player with a market dominance of 0.06% . Data sourced from CoinMarketCap . According to Coincu research, the GENIUS Act could lead to significant shifts in financial and regulatory environments, promoting stablecoin integrity, but also raising challenges for non-U.S. issuers. Stabilizing regulations could spur more institutional adoption, impacting market dynamics.

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On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.


2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights


Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.


Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.


Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.


Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.


Core Consumer Food Business Performance


In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.


The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.


In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.


Bitcoin Reserve Update


In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.


As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.


As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC


Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC


DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."


Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation


About DDC Enterprise Limited


DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.


The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.


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