Four questions (and expert answers) on the new U.S. cryptocurrency legislation

The prefix comes from the Greek word “kryptos,” meaning “secret” or “hidden.” And there’s plenty about cryptocurrency that feels like secret knowledge.

The US House of Representatives has sought to bring some clarity to digital currencies—or at least US regulation of them—by passing three new bills: the GENIUS Act, the CLARITY Act and the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act.

These three bills aim to provide regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry, which has long been operating in a gray area, with unclear agency oversight and undefined consumer protection and compliance requirements. With these three bills, the Trump administration and Congress aim to fill these regulatory gaps and propel a broader agenda for innovation and US competitiveness in digital assets. 

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