Opinion
Critics misunderstand the GENIUS Act’s actual influence. It doesn’t free Bitcoin from taxes but breaks Wall Street’s stranglehold on dollar clearing.
Zachary Kelman
The author is an independent contributor writing an opinion or expert take. Views expressed are the author’s own and may not reflect Cointelegraph’s editorial position. Zachary Kelman is an attorney and writer active in the crypto space since 2013. He was previously General Counsel of Cointelegraph and has crafted crypto legislation for five jurisdictions, including the 2014 Online Market Protection Act in the US. He has served as General Counsel or legal advisor to numerous leading fintech and crypto firms.
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