The comment came during a recent gathering with members of the press, and it set off a flurry of reaction across markets and inside the halls of power.
Lawmakers And Industry At Odds Over Clarity Act Policymakers Have MomentumBased on reports, the White House reacted strongly when one major exchange stepped back from support. The executive office signaled surprise and urged quicker agreement.
Markets noticed. Prediction markets moved, with odds on passage swinging dramatically in response to the media interview.
Trump has pushed a pro-crypto message, and that helps gathering momentum among allies in Congress. But partisan lines remain.
If members tie the bill too closely to a single political brand, bipartisan support could fray. Also, banks and regulators are not uniform: some large institutions want stricter rules; others prefer limited, clearer guardrails that let certain products exist under oversight.
Why Fast Passage Is UncertainNegotiators can and do move quickly when leadership prioritizes a measure, yet complex financial bills often require many rounds of drafting and amendment. Even so, lawmakers and execs at industry meetings appear to be pushing hard for a resolution soon.
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