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Trump Presides in Person, What New Regulations Will SEC and CFTC Chiefs Agree on Together?
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The White House is convening a crypto summit on August 19 with Trump, SEC Chair Atkins, CFTC Chair Selig, and major crypto and traditional finance leaders to discuss digital asset regulation amid stalled legislation on the CLARITY Act. The government signals intent to proceed with crypto regulatory rules independently of Congress due to ongoing Senate deadlock.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 6 sources have reported it between 14 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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You must prepare for regulatory rules on crypto assets emerging directly from executive-led agencies, sidestepping stalled legislation. If your product relies on US market clarity, this summit opens a path to new compliance realities before Congress acts.
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6 sources · first reported 14 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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