Deepening political divisions are threatening to stall key cryptocurrency legislation in the US Congress. As reported by Cointelegraph, House Democrats are voicing strong opposition to several crypto-related bills slated for a vote next week, raising concerns about consumer protection and national security. At the heart of the debate are the stablecoin regulation bill (GENIUS), the Digital Asset Market Structure Bill (CLARITY), and a proposed ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Maxine Waters, a leading Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, argues these bills are deficient in safeguarding consumers and lack crucial national security provisions. She suggests their passage would make Congress complicit in potential cryptocurrency fraud. Representative Stephen Lynch echoed these concerns, criticizing Republicans for allegedly overlooking the vulnerabilities and potential for abuse inherent in cryptocurrencies. This growing partisan divide casts doubt on the future of crypto regulation in the US. The outcome of next week's vote could significantly shape the landscape of digital assets and innovation. ```

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