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US House Sets ‘Crypto Week’ to Debate Landmark Digital Asset Regulations

By  |  July 8, 2025

The United States House of Representatives has officially designated the week of July 14–18, 2025, as “Crypto Week.” According to a statement from the House, this period will be dedicated to debating and voting on three key bills aimed at shaping the future of digital asset regulation in the country.

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    The legislative package includes the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the Senate-originated GENIUS Act. Per a statement from House leadership, the initiative enjoys robust backing from House Speaker Mike Johnson, committee chairs French Hill and GT Thompson, as well as support from the Trump administration. The effort is described as an unprecedented push to position the United States as a global leader in digital asset innovation.

    The CLARITY Act seeks to provide a definitive regulatory framework by distinguishing which digital assets qualify as securities versus commodities, and by setting operational standards for exchanges. Meanwhile, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act aims to prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a centrally controlled digital dollar, citing concerns over potential privacy violations. The GENIUS Act focuses on payment stablecoins, mandating that these digital currencies maintain full 1:1 asset backing along with stringent capital, transparency, and federal oversight requirements. This would effectively recognize stablecoins as fully collateralized digital dollars under federal law.

    Related: House Sets ‘Crypto Week’ as Congress Takes Up Major Digital Asset Bills

    According to a statement from the Treasury, the stablecoin market is projected to grow substantially, potentially reaching $3.7 trillion by 2030, up from approximately $250 billion today. Supporters argue that the new legislative clarity could help retain startups, capital, and talent within the U.S. and accelerate the tokenization of traditional financial assets.

    However, critics raise concerns about the GENIUS Act’s implications. Europe’s largest asset manager, Amundi, cautions that the bill might undermine the dominance of the U.S. dollar and risk turning private issuers into “quasi-banks,” potentially threatening global financial stability.

    Regardless of the differing views, per a statement from legislative insiders, “Crypto Week” is expected to be a critical juncture for American financial policy, potentially setting the tone for the future of digital assets worldwide.

    Source: Financial Services