World Business Report, House passes historic cryptocurrency bill to regulate stablecoin

World Business Report

House passes historic cryptocurrency bill to regulate stablecoin

July 17, 2025

26 minutes

Available for 29 days

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.