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Speaker Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries will debate on C-SPAN amid ongoing government shutdown tensions, with other political developments including a Capitol Police incident, a restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills, and stalled crypto legislation negotiations.
Senate Democrats are pushing for a greater role in drafting a bipartisan cryptocurrency bill, facing resistance from Republicans who aim to pass the bill this year, highlighting ongoing negotiations and political dynamics surrounding digital asset regulation.
Senate Republicans are divided over the Digital Asset Market Structure Bill, with Senator Kennedy cautioning against rushing it due to unresolved questions, while others push for a comprehensive, bipartisan regulatory framework. The debate reflects broader disagreements within Congress and the crypto industry about how to regulate digital assets, with potential implications for the U.S.'s position as a global crypto hub.
Senate Republicans are divided over the advancement of a comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation bill, with Sen. John Kennedy expressing doubts about rushing the legislation, contrasting with Chair Tim Scott's push for quick progress. The bill aims to overhaul crypto oversight, but intra-party disagreements threaten its passage.
President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, marking a major overhaul of cryptocurrency rules in the US, particularly for stablecoins, and emphasizing the industry's growing influence in Washington.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed historic cryptocurrency legislation, including the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, signaling a major bipartisan push to regulate digital assets, despite opposition from some Democrats concerned about financial stability and ethics issues related to President Trump. The bills now await Trump's signature, marking a significant victory for the crypto industry and its political influence.
House Republican leaders are moving forward with votes on three key cryptocurrency bills, including the CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and a CBDC ban, with plans to possibly merge some measures; the bills are expected to pass with some bipartisan support, while GOP debates continue over digital currency regulations and party strategies.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies recovered after a setback caused by a failed crypto legislation vote, with President Trump indicating that key bills could pass soon, boosting market confidence and leading to gains in major digital assets.
President Donald Trump announced that nearly all House Republicans who initially opposed a package of crypto bills, including the GENIUS Act, have agreed to support it, potentially enabling its passage amid ongoing debates over crypto regulation and Trump's business interests in the industry.
House Republican hard-liners, defying Trump and Speaker Johnson, blocked a key procedural vote on a crypto package, highlighting intra-party disagreements and concerns over a CBDC ban, amidst Trump's strong support for crypto industry initiatives.
The US House is expected to pass a stablecoin regulation bill this week, marking a significant step in digital assets legislation, with additional crypto measures also scheduled for votes during 'Crypto Week.' The legislation aims to promote stablecoin use and establish regulatory frameworks, amidst ongoing debates over broader market structure rules and concerns about industry influence and consumer protection.
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a landmark cryptocurrency bill, potentially voting as soon as July 7, which includes new rules for stablecoins and broader market oversight, amid ongoing debates over bill content and timing.
President Trump urged House Republicans to swiftly pass a 'clean' Senate-approved crypto bill, the GENIUS Act, to establish a U.S. regulatory framework for stablecoins, amid ongoing debates over legislation details and package timing.
The Senate is set to pass a landmark bipartisan bill regulating cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins, marking a significant policy shift, though its future in the House remains uncertain amidst broader legislative negotiations.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes the upcoming GENIUS Act, a bipartisan crypto bill that would allow banks and companies to issue stablecoins with minimal oversight, warning it could enable corruption, market manipulation, and economic instability, especially given the Trump family's recent crypto ventures and the industry's influence on legislation.