UBS On-Air: Market Moves Washington Weekly Podcast: Crypto week, Tariffs, Russia-Ukraine
Jul 16, 2025
Shane Lieberman, a Senior Governmental Affairs Advisor at UBS, joins to discuss hot topics dominating Capitol Hill. He sheds light on 'Crypto Week' and the legislative momentum surrounding cryptocurrency regulations, like the Genius Act for stablecoins. The conversation also navigates U.S. trade policy with the EU and Mexico amidst tariff threats. Additionally, Shane offers insights into the evolving geopolitical landscape due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting a shift towards confrontational strategies.
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Congress Full Agenda Ahead
- Congress is fully engaged post the passage of the "one big, beautiful bill" with a packed legislative agenda including crypto regulation and defense authorization.
- Government funding and nominations confirmation will also dominate their focus to avoid a shutdown by the end of September.
Reconciliation Bill Prospects Low
- Historically, reconciliation bills are rare and passing multiple in one year is unlikely.
- Republicans want to leverage their current control to push legislation but the effort remains a heavy lift.
Crypto Week Spurs Regulation Moves
- The Genius Act, regulating stablecoins, is likely to pass the House and be signed into law, reflecting bipartisan crypto oversight momentum.
- Other crypto bills addressing Federal Reserve oversight and digital asset definitions face uncertain futures but highlight growing legislative interest.