Currencies

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis acted on a diverse slate of legislation Monday, signing eight bills aimed at regulating digital currencies, expanding affordable housing strategies, and tightening search warrant guidelines, while vetoing two measures passed during the 2026 regular legislative session. Among the high-profile approvals was a trio of cryptocurrency and financial technology bills. DeSantis signed HB 175, which establishes a formal state-level licensing and prudential framework for stablecoin issuers under the state’s Office of Financial Regulation to align with the federal GENIUS Act. Alongside it, HB 505 brings...