Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence ForcePresident Donald Trump said US intel chief Clayton will lead the SIF, reporting to the president and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Robert LakinOct 4, 2026
CFTC seeks public input on AI compute futures contracts as CME eyes October launchAug 17, 2026Sam Bourgi
US senators sent revised ethics rules to White House for CLARITY Act: ReportThe window to pass a comprehensive crypto market structure bill before the Senate breaks for a month-long recess is closing, with ethics a dividing issue for many lawmakers.Jul 30, 2026Turner Wright
US prosecutors propose changes to CLARITY as voting window narrows: ReportA White House crypto adviser said that the proposed changes to the CLARITY Act were “not even close” to the administration’s position, signaling another fight over the bill.Jul 29, 2026Turner Wright
Trump teleprompter operator accused over Kalshi bets leaves government: APGabriel Perez, who was accused of profiting from Kalshi bets tied to President Donald Trump’s speeches, is no longer employed by the federal government.Jul 29, 2026Yohan Yun
White House agrees to ethics provisions in market structure billThe price of Bitcoin moved above $66,000 to reach a seven-week high on Tuesday as reports circulated of a deal with the White House to address ethics in the CLARITY Act.Jul 21, 2026Turner Wright
Patrick Witt defers military training as CLARITY heads to Senate The decision keeps the administration’s chief crypto policy negotiator in place during what could be a decisive few weeks for the CLARITY Act. Jul 21, 2026Felix Ng
Senator Warren requests 2026 reporting for Trump’s crypto earnings after $1.4B disclosureWith the Senate likely voting on a crypto bill within days, Elizabeth Warren asked for information on Donald Trump’s earnings between January and July ahead of a 2027 deadline.Jul 17, 2026Turner Wright
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt to take military leave: ReportWitt’s departure comes during a critical moment for the CLARITY Act, with deputy director Harry Jung expected to assume his responsibilities. Jul 14, 2026Felix Ng
Senate Democrats call for hearings into Trump’s ties to crypto amid CLARITY Act discussionsFive senators called for committee hearings to investigate US President Donald Trump’s policies potentially being influenced by crypto funding from United Arab Emirates-linked and other entities.Jul 10, 2026Turner Wright
White House says it received no Democratic response related to SEC, CFTC vacanciesBoth US financial regulators are understaffed at the leadership level and lacking Democratic commissioners, with no announcement from President Donald Trump on filling the roles.Jul 9, 2026Turner Wright
