Trump’s digital fortune at fault?
The collapse of a procedural Senate vote on stablecoin legislation (GENIUS Act) Thursday underscores the challenges of keeping cryptocurrency policy bipartisan. Once poised for smooth passage, the bill was derailed after last-minute Democratic objections and a lack of time to review final text — despite ongoing negotiations with Republican leadership.
The 48–49 vote, with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition, highlights deepening divisions over process and trust. While both parties publicly support regulating digital assets, the vote raises questions about whether crypto can remain a nonpartisan issue in a polarized Senate.
In March, blockchain and digital asset attorney Marta Belcher confidently told…