Did “Crypto Week” just flop in Congress? What happened?
1️⃣ Trump’s Plan
Trump pushed GOP lawmakers to pass key crypto bills during Crypto Week (July 14–18) — before the long August recess.
He wanted GENIUS, the pro-stablecoin bill, passed ASAP.
2️⃣ Republican Revolt
Despite Trump urging all GOP reps to vote yes via Truth Social…
❌ The bill failed: 196 YES vs 223 NO
👉 13 Republicans joined Democrats in voting it down.
3️⃣ Second Vote Cancelled
A same-day re-vote was planned — but canceled after internal GOP disagreements deepened.
Leadership pulled the plug. No second chance (for now).
❓ What’s next?
Unclear.
No revised bill or timeline yet.
If no deal is made by August, the next vote likely won’t happen until mid-September.
Bottom line:
Crypto Week was supposed to be a turning point.
Instead? Deadlock and delay. 🪦