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Trump Revives GENIUS Act Amid GOP Turmoil Over Crypto

7/16/2025

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Trump Revives GENIUS Act

President Donald Trump has breathed new life into the GENIUS Act, a crucial bill for regulating stablecoins, following a setback in the House. His strategic talks with influential Republican leaders garnered the backing needed to push the legislation forward. This move underscores the GOP's internal rifts and the pressing need for definitive cryptocurrency regulations in America.

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House Blocks Crypto Bills

The U.S. House of Representatives hit a roadblock as three crucial cryptocurrency bills, including the GENIUS Act, were defeated in a procedural vote, 196 to 223. This setback, fueled by rifts within the Republican party, casts a shadow over the future of the crypto industry and shakes investor confidence in related stocks, underscoring the ongoing struggle for clear cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S.

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Trump Revives GENIUS Act

President Donald Trump has breathed new life into the GENIUS Act, a crucial bill for regulating stablecoins, following a setback in the House. His strategic talks with influential Republican leaders garnered the backing needed to push the legislation forward. This move underscores the GOP's internal rifts and the pressing need for definitive cryptocurrency regulations in America.

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