‘Crypto Week’ marks sea change for digital currency in U.S. : NPR

President Trump displays the GENIUS Act — the first major crypto legislation passed by Congress — after signing it in the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 18, 2025.

President Trump displays the GENIUS Act — the first major crypto legislation passed by Congress — after signing it in the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 18, 2025.

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For years, the U.S. government has adopted a hands-off approach to cryptocurrencies, deeming them too dangerous for average Americans —…

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