https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/washington-goes-all-in-on-crypto-trump-pushes-clarity-sec-rules-and-cftc-warningsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/washington-goes-all-in-on-crypto-trump-pushes-clarity-sec-rules-and-cftc-warningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/washington-goes-all-in-on-crypto-trump-pushes-clarity-sec-rules-and-cftc-warnings#u47186Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:02:03 +0000President Trump hosted cryptocurrency leaders at the White House to advocate for the passage of the Crypto Clarity Act. Trump stated the legislation is necessary to maintain US dominance over China in the digital asset sector. Following the event, Bitcoin prices rose 10% to 12%, peaking at $71,500. While Trump mentioned a sizeable Bitcoin purchase plan has been discussed, the legislative future of the Clarity Act remains uncertain. Prediction markets were excluded from the meeting, which also covered interest rates and North Korea.Why it mattersThe US is competing with China for leadership in