Trump Presses Congress to Pass Crypto Bill at White House Meeting
President Donald Trump met with cryptocurrency executives at the White House on August 19, 2026. He urged Congress to pass the so-called Clarity Act, a top priority for the industry. The legislation aims to provide clarity on digital asset market structure.
The event saw attendance from prominent figures including Coinbase Global Inc. CEO Brian Armstrong and Robinhood Markets Inc. CEO Vlad Tenev.