Republicans who voted against the cryptocurrency regulation legislation said they objected to how the bills were structured.

A dozen House Republicans bucked Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson to prevent the legislation from advancing on the floor -- joining the entire Democratic caucus -- and, at least temporarily, freezing activity in the House. The final tally was 196-223.

Congress is moving toward passing a series of bills that would be the first to regulate the crypto industry. The GENIUS Act regulates stablecoins while the Clarity Act regulates digital currency overall,

Over 1 in 5 top Trump appointees reported investments in crypto and other digital assets, far more than previous administrations, a Post analysis found.

The crypto industry will take a step closer to going mainstream this week as a series of industry-friendly bills progress through Congress, paving the way for digital assets to potentially be further integrated into traditional finance.

While it may be early to declare victory, all signs point to Trump signing a stablecoin measure into US law by August, a goal his aides have pursued since

Hungary's "crypto ban" targets domestic exchanges, not everyday trading. Legal experts say international platforms remain accessible despite panic.

Crypto exchange Coinbase assures users on its website that it puts any new digital coin through "rigorous" vetting before allowing it to trade. It's an at-times lengthy process meant to protect customers by examining the people connected to the project and the risk of market manipulation or other scams.

As the U.S. government mulls over the future of crypto regulation during its self-proclaimed “crypto week,” investors are also looking toward a potentially bright future for cryptocurrencies — through their portfolios.

The second attempt to advance a pair of crypto bills came after President Donald Trump intervened on Tuesday evening to get the hold-outs on board.