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Bitcoin surges 12% in two days as Trump, crypto execs lead last ditch effort for Clarity Act - CNBC

Published by CNBC By Tanaya Macheel · 20 August 2026 at 16:06
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Bitcoin surges 12% in two days as Trump, crypto execs lead last ditch effort for Clarity Act - CNBC
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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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