Trump’s deal to merge crypto bills and ban CBDCs helped end GOP infighting and push key crypto legislation forward in the House.
The House cleared a major crypto roadblock by adding anti-CBDC language to the NDAA, winning over Republican holdouts.
With stablecoin and crypto rules now advancing, Trump-backed legislation edges closer to reshaping how digital assets are regulated.
The U.S. House of Representatives has unlocked progress on three major crypto bills following a record-breaking eight-hour vote. These include the GENIUS Act, the Clarity for Digital Tokens Act, and the Anti-CBDC Act. The vote came after days of internal GOP negotiations and pressure from President Donald Trump. With a 217-212 win, Republicans secured a rule to begin debate and move the bills forward.
Besides unlocking legislative progress, the vote ended a two-day procedural standoff that froze the House floor. Hardline Republicans had blocked debate earlier in the week, demanding stronger anti-CBDC protections. Consequently, Speaker Mike Johnson entered direct talks with holdouts and worked closely with Trump to broker a compromise. Johnson later confirmed that the president fully backed the plan and viewed crypto policy as a priority.
Trump’s Deal Rewrites Strategy
Trump’s intervention shifted the momentum entirely. On Tuesday, he met with most of the dissenting lawmakers and proposed combining bills to address their concerns. Additionally, the revised deal added anti-CBDC language to the Clarity Act. This move directly targeted fears that the legislation could allow for a future U.S. central bank digital currency.
The GOP saw new opposition when the anti-CBDC clause was introduced. The move was briefly opposed by Rep. Bill Huizenga, the vice head of the House Financial Services Committee. Ultimately, Johnson's group chose to include the clause in the crucial National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This modification had a significant impact on the outcome of the votes.
Next Steps for Crypto Legislation
The GENIUS Act, focused on stablecoin regulation, now heads toward a full vote. If it passes, it lands on Trump’s desk, where he’s expected to sign. Additionally, the Clarity Act aims to provide the industry with more defined boundaries by separating the SEC and CFTC's oversight of cryptocurrency. The NDAA's inclusion provides the Anti-CBDC Act a new lease on life, but it still faces obstacles in the Senate.
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