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Trump calls for passage of a key cryptocurrency bill as it falters in the Senate: ‘We need Congress to take the next step’

Wednesday, August 19, 2026


Former President Donald Trump called for Senate passage of cryptocurrency legislation on Wednesday, stating "We need Congress to take the next step." The Clarity Act, which would establish regulatory standards for digital assets, faced opposition in the Senate from lawmakers citing concerns about the bill's scope regarding presidential financial interests. The bill's status in the chamber remained uncertain as of Wednesday.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-calls-for-passage-of-a-key-cryptocurrency-bill-as-it-falters-in-the-senate-we-need-congress-to-take-the-next-step-ce9aa046?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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