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The post Coinpedia Digest: This Week’s Crypto News Highlights | 19 July, 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Big week for crypto and a big one for regulation!The U.S is making fast decisions, Ripple vs SEC is back to make headlines, and fresh momentum built around some of the industry’s biggest tokens. There’s policy, price action, and just enough controversy to keep things interesting. If you missed anything, don’t worry – I’ve put the key updates in one place. Let’s dive in. #1 Gamechanger for Crypto? GENIUS Act Is Now Official It’s official: the U.S. just passed its first real stablecoin law. The GENIUS Act, a long-awaited bill to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins, was signed into law by President Trump after clearing the House with bipartisan support (308-122). The new rules require stablecoins to be backed by liquid assets like U.S. dollars and short-term Treasuries, with monthly public reserve disclosures. Trump called it “a giant step to cement the American dominance of global finance and crypto technology.” It’s the clearest signal yet that stablecoins are going mainstream; now with rules to match. #2 Trump to Allow 401(k) Investments in Crypto, Gold, and Private Equity Donald Trump is preparing to open up America’s $9 trillion retirement savings market to crypto, gold, and private equity. A new executive order, expected this week, would push regulators to clear the way for 401(k) plans to include alternative investments, not just stocks and bonds. The White House says Trump is focused on “restoring prosperity for everyday Americans.”  It’s also a major win for crypto, coming after Trump backed multiple digital asset bills and rolled back restrictions on crypto in retirement accounts. #3 SC Becomes First Global Bank to Offer Regulated BTC, ETH Trading Standard Chartered just became the first global bank to offer spot trading…

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