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Trump administration moves ahead with new crypto rules, with key bill stalled in Congress
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Trump administration is advancing executive actions and regulatory efforts to support cryptocurrency, including finalizing federal rules for stablecoins by November and processing crypto license applications starting January, while the key Clarity Act bill defining SEC and CFTC jurisdiction stalls in Congress.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 21 Aug 2026.
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The federal push to finalise stablecoin regulations and approve crypto licenses opens a clear regulatory runway for crypto startups and banks. You must start aligning compliance and go-to-market plans now to navigate and benefit from this accelerating regulatory clarity.
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2 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 21 Aug 2026
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