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'Crypto Week' pushes bitcoin to record high as lawmakers weigh 3 key bills in DC
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) rallied to a record high above $121,000 early Monday as Congress opens "Crypto Week" in Washington, D.C., that will see the House of Representatives weigh three key pieces of crypto-related legislation. The rally in bitcoin has been accompanied by a surge in stocks with crypto ties, notably Coinbase (COIN), Robinhood (HOOD), and newly public stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL). Coinbase and Robinhood shares are trading at record highs. Circle stock has gained over 500% since its IPO in June. The first bill up, the GENIUS Act, would implement the nation's first federal framework for stablecoins — ... (full story)