U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was re-elected to the position on the first day of the 119th Congress, having previously voted in favor of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) and against the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) bill. His re-election, along with pro-crypto lawmakers like House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, is expected to drive the cryptocurrency-related legislative process in 2025. (CoinDesk)