New Crypto Bill Will “Unleash Chaos,” Warns Economist | Amanpour and Company

The U.S. Senate recently passed the Genius Act. This bill establishes regulatory frameworks for the stablecoin, a cryptocurrency that will hold the same value as the U.S. dollar. For the digital assets industry, the move is a historic milestone. But Barry Eichengreen, Professor of Economics and Politics at U.C. Berkeley, warns that the Genius Act could bring economic chaos. He joins the show to explain why.

Originally aired on June 24, 2025

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