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Congress opens crypto bill debate with claims of ‘GOP giveaway’ to industry

2025-07-14 22:06:00

Main Idea

The US House Committee on Rules debated crypto-related bills, with Democrats criticizing them as a 'GOP giveaway' to the industry, while Republicans defended the legislation as necessary for innovation and regulation.

Key Points

1. Democrats, led by Representative Jim McGovern, criticized the crypto bills (GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act) as a 'GOP crypto giveaway' and accused them of enabling corruption.

2. McGovern claimed the bills provide special treatment for former President Trump's crypto ventures and lack public demand.

3. Republicans, including Representative Virginia Foxx, defended the bills as essential for innovation and regulation in the digital asset market.

4. The GENIUS Act was highlighted as a measure to integrate stablecoins into the global financial system.

5. The debate reflects partisan divisions, with Democrats opposing the bills and Republicans advocating for their passage.

Description

Discussions in the House Committee on Rules opened with crypto bills, but quickly shifted to the Department of Defense Appropriations Act.

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