Will “Crypto Week” in Congress finally deliver new laws?

This week may go down as one of the most consequential moments for U.S. crypto regulation. In what’s been dubbed “Crypto Week” on Capitol Hill, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on multiple landmark bills, including the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the GENIUS Act, and the Anti-CBDC Act. According to CoinDesk (

), these bills are expected to reshape how cryptocurrencies are regulated, issued, and used across the United States.

This legislative sprint comes as institutional demand for clarity surges, stablecoin usage booms, and the 2024–25 crypto rally pushes regulatory pressure back into the national spotlight. But will these proposals pass? And what do they really mean for traders, builders, and the broader Web3 economy?

There are three key bills under discussion:

1. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

This legislation aims to draw a clear line between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) when it comes to crypto oversight. If passed, it would give the CFTC primary control over digital asset spot markets, excluding tokens deemed securities. It would also establish a registry for crypto firms, similar to Europe’s MiCA framework.

confirmed bipartisan support, and several lawmakers have called it the most balanced crypto legislation to date.

2. The GENIUS Act (Guardrails for Exchanges, Nodes, and Issuers of U.S. Stablecoins)

Already passed by the House, this bill creates legal definitions for stablecoins, sets 1:1 backing requirements, and imposes monthly audit rules. It even lays out who can issue stablecoins, excluding algorithmic models entirely.

reported that the act is likely to receive Senate support and President Trump’s signature in the coming weeks.

3. The Anti-CBDC Act

This bill blocks the Federal Reserve from issuing any central bank digital currency (CBDC), claiming it would violate civil liberties and financial privacy. According to

, the proposal is symbolic but carries weight among conservative lawmakers wary of government-issued digital money.

One reason for the legislative push is the growing pressure from both the industry and political actors. Former President Donald Trump has openly endorsed crypto-friendly laws, and “Crypto Week” has become a rallying point for candidates seeking to appeal to younger, tech-savvy voters.

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noted that Trump’s support accelerated committee votes and helped push the GENIUS Act to the House floor ahead of schedule. At the same time, institutional players have been lobbying for clearer rules. Coinbase, Kraken, Circle, and dozens of fintech firms submitted briefs arguing for a regulatory framework that allows innovation without shutting down decentralized infrastructure. Still, not everyone is on board.

Democratic lawmakers like Maxine Waters and Senator Elizabeth Warren have criticized the rapid advancement of these bills, warning that the crypto industry has outsized influence on policymaking.

reported that Warren is particularly opposed to limiting the SEC’s authority, while Waters called the GENIUS Act “a gift to stablecoin lobbyists.” Yet the opposition has struggled to gain traction. With rising bipartisan support and industry funding flowing to candidates in swing districts, crypto regulation has quietly become an election issue.

The market has responded positively. Bitcoin jumped to a new all-time high of $123,000 midweek, while shares of Coinbase, Robinhood, and MicroStrategy all climbed on news of the bills’ momentum.

noted that investor sentiment is largely driven by expectations of regulatory clarity, which traders believe will unlock fresh capital inflows.

The Blockchain Association released a statement praising the GENIUS Act’s passage and called it “a milestone moment for stablecoin legitimacy in the United States.”

described the bill as the “first serious step” toward a national framework for crypto adoption.

Legal clarity is often cited as the biggest hurdle facing crypto in the U.S. Unlike Europe’s MiCA, which came into force in 2024, the U.S. has lacked a unified structure. The Clarity Act, if passed, would align with the MiCA model by creating a federal registry, defining custody rules, and clarifying tax structures.

The GENIUS Act goes even further, banning unbacked stablecoins and limiting issuers to regulated entities. For Circle (USDC) and PayPal (PYUSD), this is a green light to expand services. For others, like MakerDAO or Frax, it signals potential legal friction ahead.

offers a good primer on the Act’s provisions, and

has already published academic critiques of its risk models.

The Anti-CBDC Act, while less likely to pass the Senate, demonstrates a growing fear of government-overreach via programmable money. Its inclusion in this week’s votes shows how fast digital currency policy is moving, across both party lines.

The U.S. is finally catching up to the EU and UK, where frameworks for stablecoins and digital assets have already begun implementation.

noted that while Europe focuses on compliance, the U.S. is aiming to preserve innovation while avoiding centralization.

By taking concrete steps this week, Congress is signaling to global markets that America won’t sit on the sidelines during the next crypto growth phase.

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Crypto Week has already delivered one major win with the House passage of the GENIUS Act. Now, attention turns to whether the Clarity Act and Anti-CBDC proposals can pass the Senate. Regardless of the outcome, the conversation has shifted. U.S. lawmakers are now engaging with crypto in ways that reflect its growing importance to the economy and elections. For traders, these developments offer both opportunity and risk. With new rules come new winners and losers. Staying informed, and staying flexible, is key. With Jumper Exchange, you’re not just watching legislation unfold. You’re positioning yourself to benefit from it.