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The GENIUS Act: Understanding the New Era of Stablecoin Regulation and Corresponding Market Opportunities

2025-08-08 13:00:00

2025-08-08 13:00:00

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Overview of the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin regulations, compliance requirements, and market entry opportunities for financial institutions and issuers.

2025-08-08 13:00:00

Overview of the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin regulations, compliance requirements, and market entry opportunities for financial institutions and issuers.

2025-08-08 13:00:00

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Key topics that will be covered

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn the GENIUS Act's key provisions, including permitted issuers, reserve requirements, dual federal-state regulatory structure, and BSA/AML compliance obligations.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical guidance on market entry strategies, white-label partnerships, custody services, and opportunities for financial institutions in the stablecoin space.

Permitted Issuers
Only specific entities can issue stablecoins, including bank subsidiaries and state-approved issuers.
Reserve Requirements
Stablecoins require one-to-one backing with U.S. dollars, treasuries, or similar liquid assets.
Regulatory Structure
A dual federal-state system allows issuers to choose OCC or state-level approval.
BSA/AML Compliance
Issuers are financial institutions requiring full BSA compliance programs and sanctions protocols.
Consumer Protection
Holders receive bankruptcy priority and issuers cannot claim government backing.
Market Entry
Options include building from scratch, white-label partnerships, or hybrid approaches.

What will you learn

Attorneys will learn the GENIUS Act's key provisions, including permitted issuers, reserve requirements, dual federal-state regulatory structure, and BSA/AML compliance obligations.

What will you gain

Attorneys will gain practical guidance on market entry strategies, white-label partnerships, custody services, and opportunities for financial institutions in the stablecoin space.

Agenda

Session 1

Introduction to the GENIUS Act and Stablecoins

Session 2

Key Provisions and Regulatory Framework of GENIUS Act

Session 3

Stakeholder Impacts Across the Financial Ecosystem

Session 4

Market Entry Strategies and Future Regulatory Developments

Session 5

Q&A Discussion and Strategic Takeaways for Institutions

clock 1:00 pm - 1:05 pm EST

Introduction to the GENIUS Act and Stablecoins

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

This opening session defines what stablecoins are and explains how they function as cryptocurrencies pegged to reference assets like the U.S. dollar. It explores the rise of stablecoins in the digital asset ecosystem and establishes why comprehensive regulatory framework was needed in the United States.

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

clock 1:05 pm - 1:20 pm EST

Key Provisions and Regulatory Framework of GENIUS Act

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

This session examines who can issue payment stablecoins under the new law, including subsidiaries of insured depository institutions, federal qualified issuers, and state-approved entities. It covers critical requirements including one-to-one reserve backing, BSA/AML compliance obligations, and the dual federal-state regulatory structure that mirrors blue sky securities laws.

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

clock 1:20 pm - 1:35 pm EST

Stakeholder Impacts Across the Financial Ecosystem

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

This segment analyzes how the GENIUS Act affects various market participants including new and existing stablecoin issuers, traditional financial institutions, and digital asset service providers. It explores broader implications for dollar dominance, national security interests, and consumer protections including bankruptcy priority and restrictions on misleading marketing.

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

clock 1:35 pm - 1:50 pm EST

Market Entry Strategies and Future Regulatory Developments

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

This forward-looking session outlines expected rulemaking timelines from regulators like the OCC and state agencies, along with remaining regulatory gaps. It presents three primary market entry strategies—building from scratch, white label partnerships, and hybrid approaches—while highlighting specific opportunities for traditional financial institutions in custody, lending, and reserve asset services.

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

clock 1:50 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Q&A Discussion and Strategic Takeaways for Institutions

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

The closing session reinforces that financial institutions are the favored entities under the GENIUS Act’s structure and emphasizes the importance of timely market entry. Participants receive guidance on minimum risk entry points and the competitive advantages of acting before federal regulators become inundated with global applications.

Jim Koford

Wurz Financial Service

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Joe Ervin

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Kevin Foley

Reminger Co
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

Grant H. Lawson

The Law Firm for Truck Safety, LLP
A Partner at The Law Firm for Truck Safety. He focuses exclusively on cases involving commercial motor vehicle crashes and wrongful death. Joe also holds a valid class “A” commercial driver’s license with endorsements for double/triple trailers and tankers.

Education & Credentials

A 2013 graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, Joe is rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell — the highest peer rating for exceptional legal ability and ethics. He is among the first nine attorneys nationwide to earn board certification in Truck Accident Law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Recognition & Leadership

Joe received the Roadway Safety Award from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) for his commitment to improving highway safety.
 He currently serves as Co-Chair of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) Safety Committee, advocating for higher safety standards across the trucking industry.

Professional Involvement

Joe serves on the faculty of the AAJ Advanced Trial Advocacy College: Litigating Truck Collision Cases (2015 & 2024).
 He is an active member of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group and sits on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys.

Experience

Joe frequently consults and co-counsels on complex commercial truck cases. His proven track record includes numerous successful trials against motor carriers and truck leasing companies — delivering justice for victims of commercial vehicle accidents.

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Why Attend

Why this 
program matters

Understanding the GENIUS Act is essential for legal practitioners as it establishes the first comprehensive U.S. federal framework governing stablecoin issuance, compliance, and consumer protection.
$33T
Total stablecoin transaction volume reached a record $33 trillion in 2025, a 72% increase from the prior year. (Bloomberg/Artemis Analytics, January 2026)
90%+
Over 90% of fiat-backed stablecoins are pegged to the U.S. dollar, with Tether and Circle accounting for 93% of total stablecoin market capitalization. (TRM Labs 2025 Crypto Adoption Report)
$130B
Stablecoin issuers USDC and USDT held approximately $130 billion in U.S. Treasury bills as of June 2025, representing 2.25% of the Treasury bill market. (TD Securities, October 2025)
<1%
Stablecoin remittance fees are often below 1%, compared to the average 6.49% cost of traditional international remittances. (World Bank 2025; OpenDue/Stripe)

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