• The U.S. House passed three crypto bills: CLARITY Act (294-134), GENIUS Act (308-122), and Anti-CBDC Act (219-210).
  • Nearly 80 Democrats supported the CLARITY Act, and over 100 backed the GENIUS Act, showing bipartisan momentum.

In a significant development for the U.S. crypto industry, the House of Representatives has passed three major cryptocurrency bills just before the August recess.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act all cleared the House floor during Thursday’s session.

The CLARITY Act, which seeks to define a structured market for cryptocurrencies, passed 294-134. The GENIUS Act garnered broader bipartisan support with a 308-122 vote.

The Anti-CBDC bill, however, proved more divisive, narrowly passing 219-210, and highlighting ongoing tensions over digital currencies issued by central banks.

Tensions Within the GOP Over CBDC Provisions

Although Republicans largely championed the legislation as part of their declared “crypto week,” internal disagreements briefly delayed voting.

Some GOP members demanded stronger language banning the development of a U.S. central bank digital currency, causing hours-long delays on Wednesday.

Despite these rifts, nearly 80 Democrats supported the CLARITY Act and more than 100 voted for the GENIUS Act, an unexpected bipartisan turn given vocal opposition from Democratic leadership.

The broader crypto industry has hailed the bills as a substantial win. Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC commissioner, said the Anti-CBDC vote shows support for “privacy, market competition, and individual financial freedom.”

Democratic Representative Maxine Waters has consistently opposed the Republican-led crypto bills, warning that they risk consumer protection and financial stability.

“These bills would increase the chance of another costly financial crisis, like the one in 2008… in the name of innovation,” Waters said.

Trump is expected to sign the GENIUS Act soon, while the CLARITY and Anti-CBDC bills will head to the Senate for further review.

Edited by Annette George