Bitcoin, ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act
Reported by CNBC · cnbc.com · August 20, 2026
Bitcoin and ether surged after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a bill that would set a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector.
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