🗓️ What it is ?
The U.S. House of Representatives has officially dubbed July 14–18 as Crypto Week—a concentrated legislative sprint for major digital asset bills .
📜 Key Legislation in Focus :
1. GENIUS Act – Establishes a comprehensive framework for dollar‑backed stablecoins, with strict audit, reserve, and compliance requirements. Passed the Senate 68–30; heading to the full House .
2. CLARITY Act – Clearly assigns regulatory roles to the CFTC (commodities) and SEC (securities), ending long-standing jurisdictional confusion .
3. Anti‑CBDC Surveillance State Act – Aims to prohibit the Fed from creating a retail central bank digital currency, addressing privacy and surveillance concerns .
📈 Market Reaction :
Bitcoin surged to new all‑time highs (~$118 k), fueled by growing optimism tied to Crypto Week’s potential outcomes .
Ethereum, Solana, and XRP also saw strong gains amid the positive legislative atmosphere .
🎤 Voices from the Week :
Bo Hines, U.S. Crypto Council, tweeted:
> “Huge week ahead — it’s Crypto Week in the House! GENIUS heads to the President’s desk… Time to make America the Crypto Capital.”
Mason Lynaugh from Stand With Crypto shared:
> “We're seeing some unbelievable momentum… while we have the momentum, we have to make sure we finish this mission.”
🌍 Why it matters ?
Establishes regulatory clarity—crucial for institutional players and innovation.
Could trigger the next crypto bull run .
Helps position the U.S. as the global hub for crypto development and finance .