🏛️ What is happening this week?
The U.S. House has declared the week of July 14, 2025 as “Crypto Week.” They’re advancing three major bills:
1. GENIUS Act – Establishes clear rules for dollar-backed stablecoins, requiring liquid backing and monthly transparency .
2. CLARITY Act – Defines which tokens are commodities vs. securities, shifting oversight toward the CFTC and away from the SEC .
3. Anti‑CBDC Surveillance State Act – Bans a Federal Reserve-issued digital dollar, prioritizing privacy .
These are being championed by House Republicans and Senate allies, including Chairman French Hill and Speaker Mike Johnson .
📈 How markets are reacting
Bitcoin soared over $123,000, jumping from ~$108,000 just a week ago—its highest-ever price .
Ethereum reached a 5‑month high (~$3,080) and other tokens like XRP also climbed .
The total crypto market cap has ballooned to roughly $3.8 trillion .
Institutional demand is surging—spot Bitcoin ETFs recently absorbed billions, including $2.2 b in just two days .
Analysts say regulatory clarity is drawing sidelined capital back in .
Why it matters!
Investor confidence: Clear rules help big players feel safe entering crypto as an asset class.
Payments innovation: With stablecoin regulation, banks and tech firms can begin issuing and using them broadly .
Policy shift: This is a dramatic pivot from prior SEC crackdowns, signaling potential mainstream adoption
🔮 What happens next?
House votes on GENIUS and CLARITY during Wednesday–Thursday, then it moves to the Senate .
If signed by President Trump, it would solidify crypto’s place in regulated finance.
Broader ripple effects: Payments, trading, and even government reserves could soon operate in crypto—even the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve was set up earlier this year .
📌 In short
Crypto Week = Congressional push for pro‑crypto lawmaking.
Markets = thrilled—record highs, institutional flows, and regulatory optimism.
If passed, these bills could transform the U.S. into a crypto-friendly finance hub.#USCryptoWeek
