Democrats have won control of the US House of Representatives, NBC News projected shortly after 04:00 CET on Wednesday, and CNBC and MS NOW made the same call. Estimates of the final size range from at least 225 seats to at least 244, and 218 are needed. Two years of divided government begin on 3 January 2027. For crypto, that means a new chair of the committee that writes market rules, subpoena power over Trump’s crypto business and a CLARITY Act that now has very little time left. Bitcoin slipped to about $75,846 as stock futures fell.

Democrats win the House: the key facts

• Projection: NBC News sees at least 244 seats, CNBC and MS NOW at least 225. The count continues.
• Senate: still open at 46 to 38, including seats not up for…