Executive Branch and Bank Charter Developments
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted preliminary conditional approval to World Liberty Trust Company on Friday, clearing a significant regulatory hurdle for the Trump-linked entity. The conditional charter would enable World Liberty Trust Company to assume issuance of the USD1 stablecoin from BitGo, marking a structural shift in the stablecoin's operational framework.
President Trump is expected to attend a White House meeting with crypto, prediction markets, and AI sector CEOs next week, signaling direct executive engagement with the industry. This gathering reflects an administration posture toward active participation in shaping the crypto policy environment.
Congressional Legislative Stalled and Industry Position
Galaxy Digital lowered its odds for passage of the CLARITY Act to 10%, citing unresolved disputes over ethics provisions, stablecoin yield mechanisms, and developer protection standards. The assessment reflects a narrow legislative window when lawmakers return in September, constraining opportunity for negotiation and compromise.
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser stated that while improvements are needed, the bank supports passage of a "good" crypto Clarity Act, positioning major financial institutions as potential allies in regulatory codification. Fraser emphasized Citigroup's role as a "leader in digital assets" and its interest in supporting safe adoption of the technology through legislative clarity.
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