As legislation and dollar stablecoin dominance give US a new lever of financial statecraft, with its new law, Hong Kong can develop a credible alternative

The Genius Act is more than just cryptocurrency regulation; it represents a digital extension of US financial influence.

Even in sanctioned jurisdictions, the US government can exert influence by regulating issuers like Circle and Tether, providing Washington with a new lever of financial statecraft.

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