Crypto, House of Representatives and Stablecoin bill
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Ksenija Pavlovic on MSNCrypto Week Unravels: Trump Faces Rebellion Inside Republican RanksWhat was billed as a smooth legislative rollout for President Trump’s crypto agenda during “Crypto Week” is now unfolding into a tense standoff on Capitol Hill. Despite assurances from House Majority Leader Steve Scalise early Wednesday morning that Republicans had the votes to move forward on a rule tied to the crypto bills,
The House on Thursday passed a bill setting up a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, sending the cryptocurrency bill to President Trump’s desk and marking a major win for the industry. Lawmakers voted 308-122 to pass the GENIUS Act following a tumultuous “crypto week” in the chamber that saw competing GOP factions bring the
House Republicans blocked cryptocurrency legislation despite President Donald Trump's support, citing concerns about Senate changes to the GENIUS Act and potential CBDC implications.
Florida lawmakers helped by the cryptocurrency industry are joining a House majority backing the first crypto regulatory bill adopted by Congress.
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Thirteen Republicans voted against a motion to advance three pro-crypto bills, 12 of whom Trump said would now vote differently.
A dozen House Republicans bucked Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson to prevent the legislation from advancing on the floor -- joining the entire Democratic caucus -- and, at least temporarily, freezing activity in the House. The final tally was 196-223.
Trump and GOP lawmakers said that they had the votes necessary to pass landmark crypto legislation in the House.
A key procedural vote fails in the U.S. House, halting progress on several crypto-related bills as bipartisan pushback stalls industry hopes.