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Trump appears "bullish" on Clarity Act after private White House session with crypto and finance executives

8/21/2026

The regulatory backdrop for digital assets shifted this week as President Donald Trump gathered executives from the crypto sector and traditional finance for a private meeting at the Oval Office.

One source with knowledge of the session described Trump as appearing "bullish" on passing the Clarity Act. The president solicited feedback from those in the room before the session concluded.

The closed-door signal A private feedback session on specific legislation occupies different ground than a public endorsement.

Executives who sat in the Oval Office heard Trump's posture directly, without the softening that formal communications typically apply. The composition of the guest list is itself a data point worth reading.

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