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Bitcoin surges above $70K as Trump backs Clarity Act, Treasury ramps up buybacks

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20 August 2026

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operational-macro

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Fintech

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United States

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Read at nypost.com

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Fusion42 · 20 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Bitcoin surged above $70,000 amid Treasury's announcement to increase debt buybacks which lowered Treasury yields, and former President Trump urging Congress to pass the crypto-friendly Clarity Act, a bill stalled in the Senate.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a clearer regulatory fight in the US as the Clarity Act gains political spotlight. You should align your strategy with potential US crypto rules and monitor Senate moves by mid-September to unlock market access.

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2 sources · 20 Aug 2026

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Fintechbitcoincrypto-regulationtreasury-buybacksclarity-actus-politics