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US: House passes historic crypto bill - Here's why it's a 'massive step forward' for the industry
71 Democrats voted for the bill, which faces long odds in Senate The House of Representatives passed landmark crypto legislation Wednesday with strong bipartisan support, signaling a potential sea change in Washington's attitude toward the digital-asset sector. The lower chamber voted to approve the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 279 to 136, with near unanimous support from Republicans and 71 Democrats voting in favor of the bill. The law would create a tailored disclosure and registration regime for digital-asset companies, and grant primary responsibility for regulating ... (full story)