
Former SEC regulator Tom Shohfi told Hilary Golston the new stablecoin law “legitimizes the crypto industry.” Shohfi , who previously worked at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and holds CFA, CAIA, and FRM credentials, praised the bipartisan GENIUS Act for delivering long-overdue regulatory clarity. The law requires stablecoin issuers to maintain 1:1 reserves and undergo regular public audits.
Shohfi says the move signals Washington is finally giving crypto a formal place in the financial system. His blunt assessment shared in an interview with Golston reflects a broader shift toward mainstream acceptance of digital assets, as two more crypto bills advance through Congress.