Trump, crypto and GENIUS
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The House this week took up a trio of bills that would establish a federal framework for regulating the cryptocurrency industry. One of the measures cleared Congress and is on its way to enactment.
The stablecoin bill, known as the Genius Act, and the crypto market structure bill, known as the Clarity Act, both received notable bipartisan support. Democratic lawmakers joined with Republicans to pass the stablecoin bill 308-122.
The second attempt to advance a pair of crypto bills came after President Donald Trump intervened Tuesday evening to get the holdouts on board.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the CLARITY Act, a landmark bill that defines whether cryptocurrencies are securities or commodities.
As GENIUS Act passes, regulatory paths stabilize across jurisdictions and digital assets may find stronger footing for long-term planning.
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United States Congressional lawmakers debate key pieces of crypto regulatory bills on the floor of the House of Representatives.
A Republican clash over a CBDC ban momentarily delayed the industry's two legislative priorities, but the House is planning a long evening to make up for it.