U.S. House Launches Crypto Week to Advance Key Blockchain Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives is turning its focus to cryptocurrency regulation with the launch of "Crypto Week," set to begin on July 14. GOP lawmakers have lined up three major bills for review, each with potential to shape the future of digital assets in the United States.
At the center of the conversation are the GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act—all addressing different facets of crypto policy, from stablecoin regulation to digital privacy and token classification.
What Is Crypto Week?
Announced by House Republican leadership, Crypto Week represents a legislative push to solidify U.S. policy on Web3, stablecoins, and the role of federal oversight in digital finance.
“House Republicans are taking decisive steps to deliver the full scope of President Trump’s digital assets and cryptocurrency agenda,” said Speaker Mike Johnson in a public statement. The goal: bring long-debated crypto legislation to the forefront and possibly secure movement before the year’s end.
1. The GENIUS Act: Stablecoin Regulation in Focus
Among the three bills, the GENIUS Act is the furthest along. After passing the Senate in June, it now awaits a final vote in the House.
The bill aims to provide a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins, especially those pegged to the U.S. dollar. If passed, it would formally integrate stablecoins into the financial system and open the door for broader institutional adoption.
Industry players have responded. Tether, the issuer of the largest U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, has reportedly expanded its exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds in anticipation of the act’s passage.
Critics, however, argue that the bill leans too heavily toward traditional finance and may limit the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi). Still, given its advanced stage, the GENIUS Act is expected to be a focal point during Crypto Week discussions.
2. The CLARITY Act: Defining Crypto Assets
Next up is the CLARITY Act, a broader initiative aimed at addressing the murky distinction between digital securities and commodities.
Token classification has been one of the most debated regulatory questions in the U.S., with multiple agencies—particularly the SEC and CFTC—offering conflicting interpretations. The CLARITY Act seeks to standardize how crypto assets are defined, giving both investors and developers more legal certainty.
While it’s still working its way through committee, the bill has earned support from various corners of the crypto industry. That said, some experts, including former CFTC Chair Tom Massad, have warned that the bill’s flexible definitions could weaken investor protections if not carefully refined.
Crypto Week is expected to elevate the bill's visibility and potentially speed up its path to a vote.
3. The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act: A Political Statement
The third piece of legislation, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, reflects growing political resistance to the idea of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Although no formal U.S. CBDC currently exists, the bill would effectively bar the Federal Reserve from developing one, citing privacy concerns and fears of government overreach. It does not affect U.S. citizens’ ability to own or interact with foreign CBDCs.
The bill has seen little recent movement and remains in committee. Still, it serves as a symbolic stance against centralized digital currencies—a position firmly held by former President Trump and many Republican lawmakers.
While the act is unlikely to be fast-tracked, its inclusion in Crypto Week signals its importance to certain policy factions.