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Bitcoin surges 11% in two days as Trump, crypto execs lead last ditch effort for Clarity Act

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Bitcoin reached its highest trading level since early June. The price increase coincided with efforts by President Donald Trump and cryptocurrency executives to advance the Clarity Act. The bill's current status in Congress was not specified in available reporting.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/bitcoin-surges-as-trump-crypto-execs-lead-final-push-for-clarity-act.html

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