Regulatory Landscape - US House's must-pass defense bill includes anti-central bank digital currency provision [1] Digital Currency Implications - The provision suggests potential regulatory hurdles for central bank digital currencies in the US [1]

Cryptocurrency Regulation - The central issue revolves around whether the central bank can issue a cryptocurrency [1] - Concerns exist among libertarians and the House Freedom Caucus regarding the potential for a central bank cryptocurrency to track citizens' payments and violate privacy [2] - A last-minute agreement was reached to attach the prohibition on central bank cryptocurrency issuance to the must-pass defense authorization bill [2] Legislative Outlook - The market structure bill, which the House also passed, is being sent to the Senate [3] - The market structure bill has a greater chance of obtaining the 60 votes needed to pass the Senate, potentially in September or later [3]

Regulatory Landscape - U S House advances crypto bills, indicating a push to define market rules as adoption accelerates [1][4] - The GENIUS Act, aimed at regulating stablecoins, mandates full reserves for issuers and outlines audit standards [1] - The Clarity Act proposes separating crypto market oversight between the SEC and CFTC [2] - The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, a GOP-backed effort, aims to ban the Fed from issuing a central bank digital currency to the public [2] Political Dynamics - House voted 215-211 to move forward with crypto bills [1] - House Democrats denounced the bills as dangerous giveaways to the crypto industry [2] - GOP aims to pass the package before the August recess [3] Legislative Progress - The GENIUS Act passed the Senate earlier this month and is on track to reach President Trump's desk by week's end [2] - If GENIUS passes the House, it goes to Trump for signature; Clarity and the Anti-CBDC bill still face hurdles in the Senate [3]

the House uh today set to take uh the next steps on three crypto bills. Uh it's going to happen today. Joining us now, Financial Services Committee Chairman uh French Hill.It it uh good morning. It's good to see you uh Congressman. Good morning, Chairman.We we heard that uh I guess rumblings that maybe the votes weren't there and then, you know, the president met with with uh some individuals yesterday. Are you confident now it's the votes are there. I believe that we do have uh the votes to advance the Sen ...

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