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Senate crypto bill negotiations
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222 DAYS
11 FACTS
5 EVENTS
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FIRST ENTRY JAN 16
AUG 25 · Day 222
Kalshi traders see low likelihood of major crypto bill passing this year
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said the agency would use its existing authorities to establish a regime for crypto asset markets if the Clarity Act fails to pass in the Senate.
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Michael Selig is the chairman of the CFTC.
AUG 20 · Day 217
Bitcoin and ether surge as Trump urges Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act
“The Treasury's decision to double its buybacks of long-dated government debt is aimed at addressing long-term yield concerns, where borrowing costs have been rising on concerns over US debt levels and partial crowding out by debt issuances of hyperscalers,”
MAX STUEDLEIN
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AUG 20 · Day 217
Trump hosts cryptocurrency executives at White House amid Clarity Act push
“It's a very, very powerful structured legislation which will keep us ahead of China, keep us ahead of everyone else, will open the door to the next wave of innovations and innovators.”
DONALD TRUMP
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JAN 16 · Day 1