Trump, crypto and House of Representatives
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On Monday, Greene joined the MAGA blowback over how the Trump administration has handled the Jeffrey Epstein files, telling CNN’s Manu Raju that the FBI and DOJ’s flip-flops on the late child sex offender’s alleged “client list” were crossing a “red line.”
Two of the legislations — the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act — were passed with significant bipartisan support.
Over 1 in 5 top Trump appointees reported investments in crypto and other digital assets, far more than previous administrations, a Post analysis found.
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One in five of Trump’s closet allies hold significant cryptocurrency assets - Several cabinet members, including Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, have all reported persona
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Thirteen Republicans voted against a motion to advance three pro-crypto bills, 12 of whom Trump said would now vote differently.
A dozen House Republicans bucked Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson to prevent the legislation from advancing on the floor -- joining the entire Democratic caucus -- and, at least temporarily, freezing activity in the House. The final tally was 196-223.
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies traded higher Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he expects the House to pass the GENIUS Act.
The House is considering bills to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency and the digital assets industry, including the GENIUS Act for stablecoins and the CLARITY Act.