In a dramatic reversal, the House of Representatives has just voted to advance key cryptocurrency legislation, following direct intervention from former President Donald Trump.
The same measure failed just yesterday, but Trump swiftly acted—inviting 12 GOP lawmakers who had previously voted "no" to the Oval Office. After a closed-door meeting, those members flipped their votes to "yes", providing the margin needed for the crypto bills to move forward.
💬 “He made it clear: America must lead in financial innovation,” said one lawmaker familiar with the discussion.
The bills in question aim to establish clearer regulations for digital assets, with broad implications for crypto exchanges, stablecoins, and blockchain infrastructure in the U.S.
📈 Markets and crypto advocates responded positively, viewing Trump’s involvement as a signal of growing Republican support for Web3 and fintech development.
Whether this marks a turning point in federal crypto policy remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: Trump just made crypto political again.