Dante Disparte, Circle’s Chief Strategy Officer, publicly endorses the STABLE Act ahead of the House Committee on Financial Services markup. 

In a statement on Tuesday, Disparte commended lawmakers such as Representatives French Hill and Bryan Steil for setting clear, America-first guidelines for dollar-denominated stablecoins.  

According to him, establishing clear guidance that ensures transparency and trust, maintaining reserves, and enforcing financial crime compliance are crucial for creating a level playing field for stablecoin issuers in the U.S. 

He suggested that the measures also provide a clear direction for international reciprocity with other jurisdictions. He believes the U.S. will emerge victorious when dollar-denominated stablecoins are positioned within the country’s regulatory perimeter. Further, he called for a swift and bipartisan passage of the STABLE Act. 

House Committee Confirms STABLE Act Markup Session 

Dubbed the Stablecoin Transparency and Accountability for a Better Ledger Economy (STABLE) Act, the bill proposes a regulatory framework for dollar-denominated payment stablecoins at the federal level. It aims to ensure consumer protection while providing transparency in the stablecoin market. 

The Financial Services Committee will review an updated draft of the bill in a markup session today, April 2. This updated version enhances the compliance mechanism, refines the definitions of key terminologies, and establishes criteria for qualifying as stablecoin issuers. 

Despite the amendment submitted on March 26, the STABLE Act still prohibits yield-bearing stablecoins. This measure mainly applies to stablecoins that focus on paying out interest generated from their reserve assets. 

The prohibition has sparked a major debate across the industry. Proponents support the move, noting that it protects investors. 

However, critics, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, argue that the prohibition restricts users from accessing competitive financial tools.

Whether lawmakers will address this concern during the markup session remains to be seen. Notably, a similar version of the stablecoin bill is currently in the U.S. Senate awaiting lawmakers’ votes.    

Circle Files for IPO 

Meanwhile, Disparte’s statement comes a few hours after Circle filed for an IPO. Circle is seeking to go public later this month and plans to list its shares on the NYSE under the ticker CRCL. 

Notably, the company plans to raise its valuation to $5 billion, with top financial institutions like Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase serving as lead underwriters.