Clarity Act Mired In Debate Over Whether to Bar President From Selling Crypto

NYT Business Wednesday 22 July 2026, 23:01 UTC By David Yaffe-Bellany 1 min read

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President Trump disclosed in June that he and his family had made $1.4 billion in crypto revenue.

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