Washington, July 17, 2025 â The U.S. House has reignited Crypto Week, advancing three landmark bills designed to bring long-awaited clarity and mainstream legitimacy to digital assets.
The GENIUS Act (stablecoin framework) appears set for passage in the House tomorrow after clearing a procedural nine-hour hurdle .
The companion CLARITY Act will define whether tokens are commodities or securities under CFTC vs. SEC jurisdiction, settling a yearsâlong regulatory debate .
The AntiâCBDC Surveillance State Act, designed to prohibit a Federal Reserve digital dollar, was also attached to the National Defense Authorization Act to ensure passage .
Market Response: Bitcoin Peaks, Then Adjusts
Bitcoin surged past $123K on early-week optimism, later stabilizing around $118Kâ$120K .
Ethereum remains strong, hovering at $3.3Kâ$3.45K on hopes of stablecoin regulation and institutional interest .
What It Means for Crypto
1. Stablecoin Oversight Takes Shape
GENIUS mandates full reserve backing (cash or Treasuries), issuer registration, and monthly public disclosures âa move enhancing trust and adoption across financial ecosystems.
2. Legal Classification Transparency
CLARITY delineates asset definitions, lifting regulatory uncertainty that's blocked innovation and scared off institutions .
3. **No Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)**
Conservatives have bundled the AntiâCBDC measure into mustâpass spending bills, reflecting widespread privacy concerns .
4. Institutional Warmth
The regulatory tailwind bolsters investor confidenceâcrypto stocks like Coinbase (+4%), Circle (+17%), and Galaxy Digital are rallying .
5. Ethical Questions Emerge
Critics highlight potential conflicts of interest, pointing to President Trumpâs World Liberty crypto venture amid shaping the regulatory landscape .
đ Expert Insight
Analysts like Tony Sycamore see no technical barrier to Bitcoin pushing toward $125Kâ$180K, citing structural adoption and macro tailwinds .
Congressional gridlock persists: on day two, 13 Republicans joined Democrats to delay procedureâthough procedural power plays have subsided after strong intervention .
đ Final Take
Crypto Week is shaping up as a watershed regulatory moment. If passed, the GENIUS, CLARITY, and AntiâCBDC bills could set the stage for an era of institutional-grade stability and mainstream integration. Prices are reflecting that optimismâbut shadowed by political and ethical complexities weâll be watching closely.
Stay tuned: final votes on GENIUS and CLARITY are expected Thursday, with the President likely to sign soon after. What happens next could define U.S. cryptoâs path for years to come.
