With the issue of cryptocurrencies, pressure is beginning to be put on the House of Representatives

 

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Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump are once again trying to pressure the House of Representatives. This time, the central issue is cryptocurrencies.

The looming conflict, like the mega-bill saga, revolves around the scale and speed with which congressional Republicans must fulfill one of Trump's most famous campaign promises. In this case, the emphasis falls on Trump's commitment to making the United States the global center of cryptocurrency.

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill last month to boost a specific segment of the cryptocurrency ecosystem—so-called stablecoins—but the House GOP is now debating whether to go further. It is preparing for a full-throttle "crypto week" to present its arguments when House lawmakers return next Monday.