Trump Pushes Senate to Pass Crypto Bill in Memory of Senator Graham

Former President Trump has urged the Senate to pass a cryptocurrency regulation bill to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham. Graham, who passed away unexpectedly over the weekend at age 71 due to an aortic dissection, was not directly involved in the drafting of the legislation. However, he was actively engaged in foreign policy issues, including a new sanctions package against Russia and matters related to Iran.

The Clarity Act, a significant legislative aim for Trump and the Republican Party, is expected to be voted on soon before the Senate’s August recess. Trump emphasized the urgency of the bill in a post on Truth Social, warning against China’s dominance in cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.

In honor of Senator Lindsey Graham, a big supporter, the U.S. Senate should pass the Clarity Act,” Trump stated.

He highlighted the risk of China and other countries gaining control over these critical technologies.

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Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Senate leaders for the absence of ethics restrictions in another pending cryptocurrency regulation bill.

Key events to monitor include the upcoming June consumer price index report from the Labor Department and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.

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