Trump ‘Crypto Week’ Advances as House Conservatives End Blockade

Republican conservatives dropped a two-day blockade of industry-backed crypto bills, opening the way for House votes on a series of measures backed by President Donald Trump.

The hardliners ultimately gave way after facing pressure from Trump on Tuesday, who has embraced digital assets and been promoting the upcoming votes as “Crypto Week.”

Still, House leaders had to hold open a procedural vote for hours Wednesday as they continued to work to resolve the impasse, breaking the chamber’s record for longest vote ever.

Enough conservatives ultimately joined other Republicans to approve a procedural step needed to begin consideration of ...