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Why Trump Backed Tougher Ethics Rules in Clarity Act, and Why the Crypto Industry Thinks It Can Pass
What Decrypt reports, why it matters and what remains unconfirmed.
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What Decrypt reports
Republicans' "last, best and final offer" wins Trump's backing on stronger ethics rules and concedes on DeFi and stablecoin sticking points, but it's unclear if enough Democrats will cross over Tuesday.
The immediate significance
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CoinDesk Trump agrees to stricter ethics rules to save Clarity Act crypto bill: AP
President Donald Trump agreed to expanded conflict-of-interest rules and state-level enforcement powers to secure key Senate votes for the Clarity Act.
DecryptCurrent briefing Why Trump Backed Tougher Ethics Rules in Clarity Act, and Why the Crypto Industry Thinks It Can Pass
Republicans' "last, best and final offer" wins Trump's backing on stronger ethics rules and concedes on DeFi and stablecoin sticking points, but it's unclear if enough Democrats will cross over Tuesday.
CoinDesk White House crypto adviser says Trump gave up 'historic' ethics powers in compromise
President Donald Trump's digital assets adviser spoke at a Washington event the day after a new compromise language was released for the Clarity Act.
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