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Crypto Summit Preview: Trump to Personally Attend, SEC and CFTC Chairs to Share Stage — What New Regulations Will Be Decided?

The White House is convening a major crypto summit on August 19, with President Trump, SEC Chair Atkins, and CFTC Chair Selig expected to attend. Key industry players like Coinbase, Ripple, and a16z, alongside traditional finance giants such as Nasdaq and CME, are invited. Notably, prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are also on the guest list for the first time. The summit occurs ahead of a crucial September 15 Senate procedural vote for the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify SEC and CFTC jurisdiction over digital assets. However, market predictions for the bill's passage in 2026 have fallen sharply to around 19%, stalled by political issues including conflicts related to Trump's crypto holdings and debates over stablecoin yields and DeFi regulation. Analysts like Nate Geraci suggest the administration's goal is to signal it will move forward with crypto regulation regardless of the congressional outcome. The SEC and CFTC are expected to advance rules—such as "Reg Crypto" and an "Innovation Exemption"—under existing authorities. The following day, the CFTC's new Innovation Advisory Committee will meet, aligning discussions on crypto, AI, and prediction markets. This summit marks a shift from the March 2025 meeting's focus on broad political support ("ending the war on crypto") to concrete regulatory planning. Despite the high-profile gathering, the market showed little immediate reaction, with Bitcoin prices remaining stable.

marsbit08/17 03:10

Crypto Summit Preview: Trump to Personally Attend, SEC and CFTC Chairs to Share Stage — What New Regulations Will Be Decided?

marsbit08/17 03:10

Trump Invites Cryptocurrency Companies and Prediction Market Leaders to White House for Regulatory Discussions

Former President Donald Trump will meet with executives from major cryptocurrency and prediction market companies, including Coinbase, Ripple, and Paradigm, at the White House to discuss regulation. The meeting precedes a CFTC advisory committee session. Separately, the OCC granted preliminary approval to the Trump family-linked World Liberty Trust to operate as a national trust bank and issue its own stablecoin. This approval has drawn scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers over potential conflicts of interest, given the involvement of Trump's son Eric and associates like the Witkoff family. The OCC defended its review process, stating it acted within its legal duties.

cryptonews.ru08/15 12:50

Trump Invites Cryptocurrency Companies and Prediction Market Leaders to White House for Regulatory Discussions

cryptonews.ru08/15 12:50

White House Plans Crypto Meeting as CLARITY Act Faces Senate Hurdles

The White House will meet with crypto and prediction market executives on August 19, though details remain undisclosed. This occurs as the Senate delays a vote on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act until September 14, despite earlier approvals by the House and Senate Banking Committee. Key Senate negotiations are stalled on two main issues: a bipartisan government ethics package concerning crypto holdings for officials, and disputes over allowing reward systems for stablecoin usage. Banks oppose such rewards, fearing deposit outflows, while crypto firms advocate for incentives. Major banking groups have urged revisions to the bill's Section 404, arguing its current language could permit interest-like rewards.

TheNewsCrypto08/14 11:06

White House Plans Crypto Meeting as CLARITY Act Faces Senate Hurdles

TheNewsCrypto08/14 11:06

White House Pledges to Get CLARITY Across the 'Finish Line' in September

The White House remains committed to passing the CLARITY Act in September, despite the Senate's postponement of consideration until after the August recess, according to a senior advisor. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President's Council of Advisors on Digital Assets, stated the administration will continue negotiations with Democrats "through the September vote," adding that "we also cannot wait forever." The Senate is expected to hold a cloture vote in mid-September, a procedural step requiring 60 votes to bring CLARITY to a final vote. The CLARITY Act aims to establish federal rules for the digital asset market, including criteria for classifying crypto tokens as securities or commodities and regulations for trading platforms. Several contentious issues remain unresolved ahead of the vote. Senate lawmakers have not yet announced decisions on Democratic demands to tighten ethics rules for crypto projects connected to former President Trump. Additionally, banking groups are seeking changes to rules that could allow companies to pay rewards to stablecoin holders.

cryptonews.ru08/11 11:23

White House Pledges to Get CLARITY Across the 'Finish Line' in September

cryptonews.ru08/11 11:23

White House vows to get CLARITY across ‘finish line’ in September

The White House reaffirms its commitment to passing the CLARITY Act in September, despite a Senate delay pushing the vote until after the August recess. The administration's top crypto policy official stated negotiations with Democrats will continue up to the September vote. A key procedural cloture vote requiring 60 votes is expected in mid-September to advance the bill, which aims to create a federal regulatory framework for digital assets, classifying tokens and overseeing trading platforms. However, unresolved disagreements remain, including Democratic demands for stricter ethics rules related to Trump-linked crypto interests and banking industry concerns over stablecoin reward provisions.

cointelegraph08/11 04:20

White House vows to get CLARITY across ‘finish line’ in September

cointelegraph08/11 04:20

White House Accuses Democrats of Stalling CLARITY Act Crypto Bill

The White House accuses Democrats of obstructing the CLARITY Act, a key cryptocurrency bill. Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President’s Council on Digital Assets, stated that Democrats did everything to prevent the bill from being passed before the Congressional recess, which began on August 7th. He warned that if the bill is not addressed by September 15th, it may never be approved. The CLARITY Act aims to provide greater legitimacy and opportunities for crypto projects in the U.S. However, Democrats express concerns over unresolved issues, such as the yield on stablecoins potentially drawing customers away from traditional banks and exemptions for decentralized projects from anti-money laundering and user verification rules. They also raise questions about a conflict of interest regarding former President Donald Trump, who reportedly earned approximately $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in 2025 and is promoting the bill. Republicans pushed for a vote before the recess, while Democrats insisted on resolving outstanding issues first to avoid future corrections. An article in The Wall Street Journal criticized the bill as containing many "delayed-action mines," highlighting the partisan divide. Witt dismissed the Journal's coverage as unworthy of attention, claiming it echoes Wall Street banks' talking points.

cryptonews.ru08/10 11:37

White House Accuses Democrats of Stalling CLARITY Act Crypto Bill

cryptonews.ru08/10 11:37

Countdown to the Clarity Act's Adoption on Cryptocurrency: New Developments!

As the countdown to the U.S. CLARITY Act on cryptocurrency regulation continues, close allies of former President Donald Trump are reportedly pushing for a compromise on ethics provisions. Citing sources, journalist Eleanor Terrett notes that while the White House has begun outreach to bipartisan senators regarding ethics rules, uncertainty persists within crypto policy circles. Some Trump allies have been working intensely behind the scenes to broker a deal. The proposed ethics rules are expected to restrict the financial interests of public officials and political figures in the crypto sector, though the final scope and integration into the CLARITY Act remain unclear. Concurrently, negotiations continue on other unresolved parts of the bill. The White House is also leading discussions on the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), aiming to reassure skeptical federal law enforcement and regulators. The BRCA seeks to clarify when blockchain software developers and infrastructure providers are not considered financial intermediaries.

cryptonews.ru08/06 18:51

Countdown to the Clarity Act's Adoption on Cryptocurrency: New Developments!

cryptonews.ru08/06 18:51

The Long-Awaited Cryptocurrency Bill Known as the 'Clarity Act' Reaches a Critical Juncture: White House to Review It This Weekend

The future of the U.S. cryptocurrency market regulation, the CLARITY Act, is at a critical stage, with its advancement potentially hinging on a White House decision this weekend. The Trump administration is reviewing a new bipartisan ethics proposal from Senators Tom Tillis (R) and Ruben Gallego (D). This counter-proposal aims to empower state attorneys general to prosecute federal officials if the Justice Department fails to enforce ethics and conflict-of-interest rules, addressing Democratic concerns about DOJ enforcement under the current administration. If an agreement on these ethics provisions is reached, a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act could proceed, though it still requires 60 votes for passage. The bill, which passed the Senate Banking Committee, seeks to clarify the regulatory roles of the SEC and CFTC over crypto assets and establish a comprehensive market structure. Key compromises include regulations for stablecoin yield programs, allowing rewards tied to transactions or platform use while limiting interest-like payments based solely on token holding. Failure to reach an ethics deal could stall the bill's progress, prolonging uncertainty for stablecoin rewards and related regulations.

cryptonews.ru08/01 13:36

The Long-Awaited Cryptocurrency Bill Known as the 'Clarity Act' Reaches a Critical Juncture: White House to Review It This Weekend

cryptonews.ru08/01 13:36

Senator Proposes Creation of Bureau to Combat Trump's Cryptocurrency Business

A US senator has proposed the creation of a federal bureau to investigate and combat corruption related to cryptocurrency businesses, explicitly citing former President Donald Trump's ventures. The proposed bureau, to be led by a Senate-confirmed board, would operate independently with investigative powers. The senator's bill also aims to allow private citizens and state attorneys general to sue officials and companies to recover illicitly obtained funds, seeking to eliminate conflicts of interest for public servants in crypto. The proposal follows reports that Trump and his family earned over $5.4 billion from crypto projects like World Liberty Financial and specific memecoins after his 2025 return to the presidency. While the White House denies any conflict of interest, these controversies have stalled the CLARITY bill, with Democrats pushing for amendments to ban crypto profits for presidents, Congress members, and their families. Similar amendments were previously rejected from the GENIUS stablecoin law in 2025.

cryptonews.ru08/01 10:00

Senator Proposes Creation of Bureau to Combat Trump's Cryptocurrency Business

cryptonews.ru08/01 10:00

The United States Officially Recognizes the Laboratory Origin of the Coronavirus

The White House has published a page titled "Lab Leak: The True Origin of Covid-19," presenting the laboratory leak from a Wuhan facility as the most likely cause of the pandemic. This conclusion is based on a report by a US House of Representatives subcommittee investigating the virus's origins. Key arguments cited include the virus's unique biological features not found in nature, a single suspected spillover event into humans, and the proximity of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which conducted gain-of-function research on coronaviruses. The report also notes that WIV staff exhibited COVID-like symptoms in autumn 2019, prior to the official outbreak. It criticizes a prominent paper on the virus's natural origin, alleging it was promoted by Dr. Anthony Fauci. The congressional subcommittee's report led to the suspension and subsequent five-year debarment of the EcoHealth Alliance and its president, Peter Daszak, from US federal funding, following findings of grant violations related to the Wuhan research. A Department of Justice grand jury is also investigating. While this US government position is presented, the scientific community, including WHO working groups, continues to debate both natural zoonotic and laboratory origins. The investigation underscores the pandemic's immense human (nearly 15 million deaths per WHO) and economic toll (over $4 trillion), highlighting the geopolitical weight of assigning blame and the future need for robust global biosecurity protocols.

cryptonews.ru07/30 11:06

The United States Officially Recognizes the Laboratory Origin of the Coronavirus