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Today’s highlights
- Bitcoin briefly hits $70,000 for the first time since June. Here is why — 2026-08-19
- The largest crypto asset rose more than 7% on Wednesday after several catalysts sent crypto-related assets higher.
- Bitcoin.com integrates UAE-registered US dollar stablecoin into self-custodial wallet — 2026-08-19
- The integration expands access to USDU, the UAE’s first central bank-registered US dollar stablecoin, as it builds distribution beyond institutional channels.
- Trump pushes for CLARITY Act passage alongside crypto leaders — 2026-08-19
- Donald Trump spoke from the White House on Wednesday, urging the Senate to pass a crypto market structure bill to keep the country “ahead of China.”
- Here’s what happened in crypto today — 2026-08-19
- Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- HYPE jumps 11% as Trump says CFTC is working to bring Hyperliquid to U.S. — 2026-08-19
- During a White House meeting Wednesday, President Donald Trump said CFTC Chair Mike Selig is working to bring the perpetual futures platform into the U.S. under federal rules.
- Trump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto event — 2026-08-19
- The CEOs from companies across several tech-forward sectors met with the president in advance of this week’s first Innovation Advisory Committee at the CFTC.
- Crypto PAC notches primary wins, but loses $2M Florida race — 2026-08-19
- A Fairshake spokesperson said that the PAC was “just getting started“ on its expenditures as part of efforts to fill US Congress with lawmakers friendly to the crypto industry.
- Crypto campaign fund Fairshake faces $2 million setback in Florida primaries — 2026-08-19
- In a race that drew criticism to crypto’s leading political action committee for featuring fake headlines in ads, Fairshake’s expensive effort fell short.