The U.S. enacted its first federal digital asset statute in July 2025. The GENIUS Act creates a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, with implementing regulations due by July 2026. The estate planning implication is significant: stablecoin assets now have a clearer legal identity, which directly affects how they’re classified and transferred in digital estates.
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Digital Estate Planning Institute 