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Trump's Crypto Ventures Threaten GENIUS Act Progress

5/11/2025

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President Trump's cryptocurrency ventures have thrown a wrench in the GENIUS Act, designed to regulate stablecoins. Lawmakers express worries about conflicts of interest, fearing Trump's meme coins and financial connections could jeopardize national security. The bill's failure to progress in the Senate underscores the struggle for bipartisan support amid Trump's complex financial web.

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President Trump's cryptocurrency ventures have thrown a wrench in the GENIUS Act, designed to regulate stablecoins. Lawmakers express worries about conflicts of interest, fearing Trump's meme coins and financial connections could jeopardize national security. The bill's failure to progress in the Senate underscores the struggle for bipartisan support amid Trump's complex financial web.