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Bitcoin surges 11% in two days as Trump, crypto execs lead last ditch effort for Clarity Act

CNBC Top Stories August 20, 2026 · 1:06 pm Read Original
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Bitcoin surges 11% in two days as Trump, crypto execs lead last ditch effort for Clarity Act

Bitcoin is trading at its highest levels since early June as crypto execs joined with President Donald Trump push to get the Clarity Act over the finish line.

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Published Aug 20, 2026 · 1:06 pm
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