![Crypto Legislation Faces Clashing Demands Over Presidential Equity and Industry Regulation[/TITLE avont]A comprehensive cryptocurrency bill is poised for a final Senate vote this summer, drawing backing from Republicans and select Democrats, and has received significant support کارت from an industry that has invested tens of millions to influence its provisions.The debate has intensified following the disclosure of $1.4 billion in crypto revenue by former President Trump in June, highlighting the substantial earnings his family network generates through digital‑currency ventures.Senate Democrats are insisting on stringent language that would prohibit public officials from selling or endorsing cryptocurrencies. On Wednesday, Republican senators released a revised draft that explicitly bars the president and other U.S. officials from issuing or sponsoring digital currencies while in office.Progressive advocacy groups countered that the draft falls short of preventing former president Trump from profiting through crypto. With the midterm elections looming, the controversy threatens to derail the bill, underscoring how Trump’s crypto dealings have permeated Washington politics.“The ethical dimension has become the linchpin of bipartisan support,” said Cody Carbone, chief ágExecutive of the Digital Chamber, a trade group in the crypto sector. “Democrats view nennt this as their paramount concern.”Passing the Clarity Act remains a top priority for the crypto community. Under the Biden administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission aggressively prosecuted crypto firms, arguing that digital assets should fall under securities regulation. The Trump administration largely halted those suits, shifting regulatory tone.The act, which passed the House last year, would codify this regulatory approach, ensuring that crypto companies can operate with predictable oversight regardless of future administrations.Democrats have long critised the bill for potentially delegating oversight to a federal agency that critics say lacks sufficient enforcement capacity.Trump’s crypto ventures have become a focal point of scrutiny. His latest mandatory financial disclosure revealed earnings exceeding $2 billion in the first year of his second term, predominantly from crypto transactions.These winds have come at the expense of ordinary investors, who collectively lost $3.8 billion after purchasing Trump’s high‑volatility memecoin.The latest draft of the Clarity Act does not preclude Trump from continuing toENCIL profit from his memecoin or other crypto enterprises, according to Democratic staffers and independent experts who reviewed the language.“The Senate’s proposal would effectively do nothing to curb the mechanisms by which Mr. Trump has historically generated wealth—or could in the future,” said Scott Greytak, deputy executive director of Transparency International U.S. “Key business structures, revenue streams, and family arrangements would remain beyond regulatory reach.”The Clarity Act is the fruit of sustained lobbying by the crypto sector. During the 2024 election cycle, pro‑crypto super PACs expended over $130 million to elect legislators supportive of the industry. The effort has borne fruit: last July, Trump signed the GENIUS Act, a pro‑crypto statute governing stablecoins, and the House passed a version of the Clarity Act.The legislation confronted resistance in the Senate, hack from the banking lobby, but a bipartisan Senate Banking Committee vote in May cleared it for the full chamber.A Senate vote is due shortly, with only weeks remaining before the August recess, widely seen as the critical deadline for Congress to enact the bill before the midterms.Political dynamics complicate the bill’s path. Republicans possess a slim Senate majority, making Democratic support essential for passage, while Trump’s crypto activities have intensified scrutiny even among industry‑friendly Democrats.The ethics language presented on Wednesday emerged from negotiations between Senate Republicans and the White House, which has endorsed the reform. A White House spokesperson branded it “快the most comprehensive and wide‑ranging ethics provision in history” and noted the administration had “bent over backward” to find a compromise.Critics highlighted potential loopholes, labeling them “laughable.” The bill prohibits public officials from issuing or promoting digital currencies while in office and extends the restriction to spouses, but not to children.The restrictions are unlikely to significantly limit Trump’s crypto income. Two of his largest ventures were launched shortly before his presidency, one within 72 hours of his inauguration.Moreover, the rule’s validity ceases in January 2029, meaning a future Justice Department would be barred from prosecuting Trump forтіпviolations, experts warn.Despite these concerns,Compass Senate Republicans praised the language as a historic accord that addressed Democratic apprehensions.“History will remember this as the moment a president chose a higher standard of ethics than the law required,” Senator Cynthia Lummis, Republican of Wyoming, said on Wednesday.](https://i1.wp.com/static01.nyt.com/images/2026/07/23/multimedia/23trump-ethics-bkhv/23trump-ethics-bkhv-facebookJumbo.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Crypto Legislation Faces Clashing Demands Over Presidential Equity and Industry Regulation[/TITLE avont]A comprehensive cryptocurrency bill is poised for a final Senate vote this summer, drawing backing from Republicans and select Democrats, and has received significant support کارت from an industry that has invested tens of millions to influence its provisions.The debate has intensified following the disclosure of $1.4 billion in crypto revenue by former President Trump in June, highlighting the substantial earnings his family network generates through digital‑currency ventures.Senate Democrats are insisting on stringent language that would prohibit public officials from selling or endorsing cryptocurrencies. On Wednesday, Republican senators released a revised draft that explicitly bars the president and other U.S. officials from issuing or sponsoring digital currencies while in office.Progressive advocacy groups countered that the draft falls short of preventing former president Trump from profiting through crypto. With the midterm elections looming, the controversy threatens to derail the bill, underscoring how Trump’s crypto dealings have permeated Washington politics.“The ethical dimension has become the linchpin of bipartisan support,” said Cody Carbone, chief ágExecutive of the Digital Chamber, a trade group in the crypto sector. “Democrats view nennt this as their paramount concern.”Passing the Clarity Act remains a top priority for the crypto community. Under the Biden administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission aggressively prosecuted crypto firms, arguing that digital assets should fall under securities regulation. The Trump administration largely halted those suits, shifting regulatory tone.The act, which passed the House last year, would codify this regulatory approach, ensuring that crypto companies can operate with predictable oversight regardless of future administrations.Democrats have long critised the bill for potentially delegating oversight to a federal agency that critics say lacks sufficient enforcement capacity.Trump’s crypto ventures have become a focal point of scrutiny. His latest mandatory financial disclosure revealed earnings exceeding $2 billion in the first year of his second term, predominantly from crypto transactions.These winds have come at the expense of ordinary investors, who collectively lost $3.8 billion after purchasing Trump’s high‑volatility memecoin.The latest draft of the Clarity Act does not preclude Trump from continuing toENCIL profit from his memecoin or other crypto enterprises, according to Democratic staffers and independent experts who reviewed the language.“The Senate’s proposal would effectively do nothing to curb the mechanisms by which Mr. Trump has historically generated wealth—or could in the future,” said Scott Greytak, deputy executive director of Transparency International U.S. “Key business structures, revenue streams, and family arrangements would remain beyond regulatory reach.”The Clarity Act is the fruit of sustained lobbying by the crypto sector. During the 2024 election cycle, pro‑crypto super PACs expended over $130 million to elect legislators supportive of the industry. The effort has borne fruit: last July, Trump signed the GENIUS Act, a pro‑crypto statute governing stablecoins, and the House passed a version of the Clarity Act.The legislation confronted resistance in the Senate, hack from the banking lobby, but a bipartisan Senate Banking Committee vote in May cleared it for the full chamber.A Senate vote is due shortly, with only weeks remaining before the August recess, widely seen as the critical deadline for Congress to enact the bill before the midterms.Political dynamics complicate the bill’s path. Republicans possess a slim Senate majority, making Democratic support essential for passage, while Trump’s crypto activities have intensified scrutiny even among industry‑friendly Democrats.The ethics language presented on Wednesday emerged from negotiations between Senate Republicans and the White House, which has endorsed the reform. A White House spokesperson branded it “快the most comprehensive and wide‑ranging ethics provision in history” and noted the administration had “bent over backward” to find a compromise.Critics highlighted potential loopholes, labeling them “laughable.” The bill prohibits public officials from issuing or promoting digital currencies while in office and extends the restriction to spouses, but not to children.The restrictions are unlikely to significantly limit Trump’s crypto income. Two of his largest ventures were launched shortly before his presidency, one within 72 hours of his inauguration.Moreover, the rule’s validity ceases in January 2029, meaning a future Justice Department would be barred from prosecuting Trump forтіпviolations, experts warn.Despite these concerns,Compass Senate Republicans praised the language as a historic accord that addressed Democratic apprehensions.“History will remember this as the moment a president chose a higher standard of ethics than the law required,” Senator Cynthia Lummis, Republican of Wyoming, said on Wednesday.")
Sal Stewart delivered a decisive three-run homer in the seventh inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday afternoon at T-Mobile Park.
JJ Bleday also went deep for the Reds, while Brady Singer (5-9) pitched 6 2/3 quality innings to help Cincinnati take two of three games in the interleague series, snapping Seattle’s hold on first place in the American League West.
Singer allowed three runs on six hits, walking one batter and striking out six. The right-hander earned his second consecutive win after steady performances on the mound.
Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagan, a former Mariners reliever, recorded a perfect ninth inning for his ninth save of the season and his second straight.
The Reds’ pivotal moment came in the seventh when Edwin Arroyo drew a one-out walk off Mariners reliever Eduard Bazardo (3-3), followed by a base hit from Ke’Bryan Hayes to center field. Stewart then launched the first pitch he saw from Bazardo over the fence in right-center field, giving the Reds a 5-3 advantage they would not relinquish.
Seattle struck first in the second inning. Josh Naylor singled to shallow center field, stole second, and scored on Cal Raleigh’s base hit to right field.
Cincinnati responded in the fourth. Bleday opened the inning with a solo homer to right off Mariners starter Emerson Hancock. Two batters later, Tyler Stephenson doubled to right, advanced to third on a wild pitch, and scored on Dane Myers’ infield single. Despite a diving stop by second baseman Cole Young, the ball escaped cleanly, allowing the run to score.
The Mariners reclaimed the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Dominic Canzone singled to right before being forced out on a grounder by Randy Arozarena. Naylor then hit a ground-rule double down the left-field line, advancing Arozarena to third. Both runners came home on Luke Raley’s two-out single to center.
Hancock exited after six innings with a 3-2 lead, allowing two runs on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts in a quality start effort.
–Field Level Media
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