Trump, cryptocurrency and Bill Huizenga
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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 bill, known as the GENIUS Act, is the first major crypto legislation ever passed by Congress. It now heads to President Trump's desk. It passed in a bipartisan vote of 308 to
Coinbase Stock and Robinhood Rise After Crypto Bill Victory. MicroStrategy and Block Also on the Move. Shares of Coinbase Global and Robinhood Markets rallied Friday on the heels of a regulatory win that could usher in the wider adoption of cryptocurrencies in the U.S.
The US crypto industry is celebrating as Congress passed three major bills in its “Crypto Week” legislative bonanza.
Most entities now considering tapping into stablecoins amid the GENIUS Act’s passage say they would first use them for largely “back-end” purposes, like reducing fees paid by merchants to credit card companies or more easily converting currencies from cross-border payments.
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Two major pieces of legislation are headed to President Trump's desk. The House approved Mr. Trump's request to claw back billions of dollars in foreign aid and public broadcasting, and passed a historic cryptocurrency regulation bill.