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Bitcoin jumps above $71K as Trump pushes Congress on Clarity Act

Aug 20, 2026
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Bitcoin climbed toward $72,000 after President Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act at a White House crypto event. Treasury debt buybacks and a rally in crypto equities added fuel. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."