Trump's Crypto Comments Cheered: Robinhood CEO Stresses 'Broad Ownership' At White House Event, Binance Founder Says, 'We're So Back'
Benzinga · Published Aug 20, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT
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President Donald Trump repeated his commitment to secure U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and emerging technologies, sparking widespread reactions from industry executives and top administration officials. Reactions Pour in From Crypto Execs Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong, who was present at the White House summit hosted by Trump, said the administration and industry are ready to get the CLARITY Act across the finish line He added that CFTC Chairman Michael Selig and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins are aligned on this goal, expressing optimism that the Senate would eventually pass the legislation.
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President Donald Trump repeated his commitment to secure U.S. leadership in cryptocurrency and emerging technologies, sparking widespread reactions from industry executives and top administration officials. Reactions Pour in From Crypto Execs Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong, who was present at the White House summit hosted by Trump, said the administration and industry are ready to get the CLARITY Act across the finish line He added that CFTC Chairman Michael Selig and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins are aligned on this goal, expressing optimism that the Senate would eventually pass the legislation.
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Published by Benzinga. Category: Regulation. Published Aug 20, 2026, 2:00 AM EDT.
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