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LAST UPDATE: June 27, 2025
House Plans Single Vote to Move Genius and Clarity Crypto Bills
House Republicans plan a single procedure vote to advance both the Genius Act (stablecoins) and Clarity Act (crypto market rules), aiming to send them to Trump by the week of July 7.
Insight
Bundling the bills reflects strategic coordination to streamline crypto regulation. If passed, this could mark the first substantial U.S. federal stablecoin framework and pave the way for broader digital asset legislation.
Bhutan’s Bet on Bitcoin Mining Is Paying Off
Bhutan has built a $1.3 billion BTC reserve (~40% of its GDP) through hydropower-based mining since 2020, becoming the third-largest government holder. Profits have funded civil servant salary increases and economic strategy. (livemint.com)
Insight
Bhutan’s high-altitude, green-powered crypto strategy illustrates innovative public-sector adoption of digital assets. If managed prudently, it may diversify revenue and mitigate tourism dependence—but long-term volatility remains a challenge.
