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House passes historic cryptocurrency bill to regulate stablecoin

A landmark bill regulating stablecoins heads to President Trump’s desk.

The US Congress has passed its first major cryptocurrency legislation — the GENIUS Act, aimed at regulating stablecoins and paving the way for wider adoption of digital assets in everyday finance.

Also on the programme, Meta settles an $8bn lawsuit over data privacy breaches tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Roger Hearing asks what the outcome means for Big Tech.

And Arsenal smash records with the world’s most expensive women’s football transfer.

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  • Thu 17 Jul 2025 21:32GMT
    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Europe and the Middle East
  • Thu 17 Jul 2025 22:32GMT
    ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service except Europe and the Middle East