White House crypto adviser says Trump gave up 'historic' ethics powers in compromise

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:34:09 UTC.

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  1. Here is the revised Clarity Act ethics provision Donald Trump has agreed to

  2. Morning Minute: Clarity Act Odds Soar as Trump Agrees to Ethics Provisions

  3. Why Trump Backed Tougher Ethics Rules in Clarity Act, and Why the Crypto Industry Thinks It Can Pass

  4. Lummis Credits Trump for Ethics Deal as Clarity Act Faces Tuesday Vote

  5. White House crypto adviser says Trump gave up 'historic' ethics powers in compromise

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