Trump's Cryptocurrency Boast Falls Flat at White House Meeting
US President Donald Trump met with crypto executives at the White House on August 19, 2026. During the meeting, he boasted about his involvement in cryptocurrency legislation, specifically the Genius Act.
The Genius Act, also known as the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, sets rules for reserve backing, transparency, and consumer protection for US dollar-backed digital currency. Trump signed it into law in 2025, but the bill has been criticized for excluding federal deposit insurance and banning yield payments to users.
Trump also mentioned a new bill called the Clarity Act, which aims to boost US debt demand. However, Democrats are pushing for rules against public officials selling cryptocurrencies, including the president.