House Republicans promoted this week as the latest step for the U.S. to become the “crypto capital of the world.”

The crypto sector's market value hit $4 trillion on Friday, according to CoinGecko, marking a milestone that reflects its shift from a nascent asset class to a central part of the global investment landscape.

Crypto may have become part of many portfolios, but few of us use digital assets on a regular basis. Recent Motley Fool research shows that more than one in five Americans own crypto, but around a quarter of them have limited understanding of how it works. That needs to change.

The US crypto industry is celebrating as Congress passed three major bills in its “Crypto Week” legislative bonanza.

The crypto industry will take a step closer to going mainstream this week as a series of industry-friendly bills progress through Congress, paving the way for digital assets to potentially be further integrated into traditional finance.

President Trump, who is rapidly expanding his fortunate by investing in crypto, has now signed the first major piece of crypto legislation into law.

Initially centered on online gaming and sports wagering, SharpLink has increasingly shifted its focus towards blockchain-based finance while also incorporating blockchain technology into its betting experience.

The House of Representatives today approved GENIUS, clearing the way for stablecoin act to go to President Trump for signature. It also passed CLARITY market structure legislation, sending it to the Senate.

Leo Fan of Cysic says the GENIUS Act provides legal clarity, but scalable infrastructure and trusted custody are still needed for crypto’s real-world integration.