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On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin trades flat while ether and XRP rise. Plus, Coinbase announces an 'everything app' to replace the Coinbase Wallet. And, Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wisc.) discusses the House's plans to pass crypto regulation bills after an hours-long delay.
A day after President Donald Trump claimed a deal was reached with GOP holdouts, the House was yet again locked in a standstill over moving forward on a trio of crypto bills -- breaking a record for the longest House vote in recent history.
Bitcoin price and other cryptocurrencies were recovering on Wednesday following a set back to key crypto legislation Tuesday.Bitcoin is up 2.2% over the past 24 hours to $119,228, according to CoinDesk data.
"These bills are a gift-wrapped invitation for Trump to continue his full-scale crypto con," warned Rep. Maxine Waters.
Trump showed a draft letter to fire Fed Chair Powell during a GOP crypto discussion, raising questions on presidential authority.