White House agrees to ethics provision in crypto bill

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White House Agrees to Ethics Provision in Cryptocurrency Legislation

Provpnadvice.com – The White House agrees to ethics provision as part of a broader effort to finalize cryptocurrency regulation before the August recess. This significant development comes as lawmakers work to pass the CLARITY Act through the Senate, with the administration showing flexibility on key provisions that have stalled progress for months.

Under the newly agreed-upon provision, all federal officials would be prohibited from offering or issuing digital assets. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been tasked with enforcing this measure, according to an industry source who spoke with The Hill following a meeting with White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt. This represents one of the most comprehensive ethics frameworks ever proposed for digital asset regulation.

Historic Ethics Framework for Digital Assets

“The administration is committed to working with Congress to see the CLARITY Act advance and has agreed to the most comprehensive and wide-ranging ethics provision in history,” a White House official stated in a formal statement to The Hill. This commitment demonstrates the administration’s willingness to address longstanding concerns about conflicts of interest in the cryptocurrency sector.

Democratic lawmakers have championed this provision for years, particularly amid growing concerns about President Trump and his family’s extensive digital asset ventures. The ethics provision aims to prevent elected officials from profiting directly from the crypto industry while simultaneously shaping its regulatory framework.

This agreement represents one of the key remaining points of contention between Republicans and crypto-friendly Democrats. The legislation now faces a crucial moment in the Senate, with experts noting that failure to pass the Clarity Act within the next three weeks could delay its passage until after the midterm elections.

“If Senate Democrats block this historic legislation after the administration has bent over backward to accommodate their concerns, stakeholders should make no mistake: it is the Democrats who are blocking this legislation because they were never serious about a legislative outcome,” the White House official emphasized.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) expressed cautious optimism about the bill’s prospects when questioned by reporters on Tuesday morning. “I think it’s going to depend on whether Democrats get to a place where they can deliver the votes for us to move on the bill,” he explained to gathered journalists.

Thune continued, “We’re still working on that. I’ve been optimistic about it, been pessimistic about it, then optimistic about it. Today, I think there’s a good chance, knock on the wood, that they’ll strike something that could get the votes for it.” This sentiment reflects the delicate balance required to secure bipartisan support for the comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation.

The White House’s decision to agree to ethics provisions signals a willingness to compromise on contentious issues while maintaining momentum toward final passage. Industry stakeholders are closely watching developments, recognizing that this legislation could fundamentally reshape how digital assets are regulated in the United States.

Updated at 4:50 p.m. EST. The Hill’s Alex Bolton contributed to this report.