Trump, cryptocurrency and GENIUS Act
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Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies traded higher Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he expects the House to pass the GENIUS Act.
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Benzinga on MSNElizabeth Warren Says Trump-Backed GENIUS, CLARITY Bills Don't Address His 'Corruption' Or Stop Terrorists From Using CryptoSen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) once again voiced her concerns about cryptocurrency-related bills on Wednesday, citing President Donald Trump’s involvement and potential Big Tech exploitation. During an interview with Bloomberg,
House Republicans on Wednesday followed directions from President Donald Trump to move forward with a package of legislation that includes three cryptocurrency measures -- a day after hard-liners defied the president and tanked it.
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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.
The main reason behind the pulled support was concerns regarding the lack of a “hard ban” on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “The GENIUS Act does not follow President Trump’s executive order because it does not ban a CBDC,” said Republican Marjorie Taylor Green in an X post.
Trump announces 11 of 12 congressmen agreed to advance GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation after Oval Office meeting, reversing Tuesday's failed procedural vote during Crypto Week.
As the Crypto Week gets underway, Donald Trump is urging all Republicans in the House to vote in favor of the GENIUS Act.
Trump’s support for the GENIUS Act and other “Crypto Week” bills sparks BTC and crypto‑stock rally. Could this spur Bitcoin's potential move to $150K?
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Asianet Newsable on MSNEthereum Outpaces Bitcoin After Trump Signals GENIUS Act Vote Could Proceed On WednesdayThe GENIUS Act is good news for Ethereum because it is likely to ban competing yield-bearing stablecoins that often offer higher and simpler returns.