U.S. House Advances Crypto Bills with Trump’s Support

The procedural success reflects increased regulatory clarity which could boost stablecoin adoption and impact market behavior.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed procedural votes for the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act and the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. House Republicans, under Trump’s influence, rallied support after initial challenges. Despite these efforts, House Democrats did not support the bills. Trump’s direct intervention is noted, but no official quotes were available.

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215 to 211 on Wednesday to move forward and later take a vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (also known as the GENIUS bill), which would create a regulatory framework for stablecoins and could be slated to head to President Donald Trump’s desk before the end of the week.” — U.S. House of Representatives, public legislative transcript

The bills offer landmark regulatory frameworks for stablecoin issuers and determine oversight boundaries between SEC and CFTC. This move signals a potential shift in institutional investments and clarity for digital asset markets. Key market sectors affected include US Dollar-backed stablecoins and major digital assets. This could lead to notable adjustments in regulatory practices.

Financial experts anticipate increased stablecoin activity and possible inflows into DeFi realms. Historically, such regulatory moves evoke market variety, involving stablecoins and prominent cryptocurrencies. Real-time responses from the crypto space are expected as bills near voting and potential enactment.