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Patrick Witt defended President Donald Trump’s role in digital asset policy after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate. The White House crypto adviser argued that Democrats turned ethics concerns into a political weapon while banking interests pressed lawmakers over stablecoin competition.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has cautioned prediction market operators that contracts based on what a named person may say or do can carry heightened manipulation risks. The advisory does not ban the category, but it signals that platforms may need strong safeguards, public scrutiny, and independent verification before listing such markets.

White House and Treasury officials are signaling that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act may not be the near-term driver of U.S. crypto policy. With Congress facing a lame duck session after the elections, regulatory agencies are now carrying much of the industry’s rulemaking momentum.

WTI crude oil has fallen sharply over the past three days as market participants reassess the risk of near-term military escalation in the Middle East. Technical traders are focused on whether prices can hold below $81.000, with support near $80.550 and a lower target at $78.800.

WTI crude oil is trading in a higher price tier as uncertainty around Hormuz Strait tanker flows continues to shape sentiment. Traders are watching $86.850 resistance and $86.200 support as geopolitical headlines and speculative momentum drive fast price swings.

Bitcoin advanced overnight, with BTC/USD trading around 64,600 after recovering from this week’s low of 62,357. Traders are watching a White House crypto meeting, renewed spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, rising long-term bond yields, and technical resistance near 66,875.

Bitcoin paused near $64,000 after retracing part of Monday’s rally, while Nasdaq 100 futures weakened as Treasury yields and Brent crude moved higher. Traders are watching Wednesday’s Federal Reserve minutes and a White House crypto meeting as derivatives data shows bullish positioning concentrated in BTC.

President Donald Trump is expected to attend a White House innovation meeting with executives from crypto, prediction markets and artificial intelligence. The gathering is set to precede the inaugural event of a new Commodity Futures Trading Commission advisory committee focused on innovation and regulatory priorities.

USD/INR has slipped into lower territory last seen in the first week of July, forcing traders to reassess whether recent dollar weakness can overpower the pair’s longer-term upward crawl. Calmer Middle East conditions, uncertainty around the Federal Reserve and WTI crude oil levels are all shaping near-term sentiment.

USD/INR has fallen into lower terrain as calmer Middle East conditions and softer U.S. dollar sentiment reshape short-term positioning. Traders are now weighing whether recent selling can extend or whether the pair’s longer-term upward crawl will reassert itself.

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have asked the SEC to investigate President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP memecoin after steep investor losses. The request lands as Senate negotiations over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remain stuck on ethics rules for government officials tied to crypto projects.

A newly surfaced group is blanketing Washington with warnings about crypto risks while lawmakers try to complete the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The campaign is drawing attention not only for its sharp messaging, but also because the group is not disclosing who is funding it.

USD/MXN remains in a lower trading zone after broad U.S. dollar weakness following the Federal Reserve’s latest policy signal. Market participants are watching North American volume, Middle East diplomacy and risk appetite for the next directional move.

WTI crude oil remains exposed to rapid swings as traders assess a rough negotiation framework tied to the Middle East. Price action near key support and resistance levels suggests caution as speculative momentum builds into Monday trading.

Quantum computing is moving from distant theory toward a practical risk for encrypted systems, and Bitcoin may be among the first major networks tested. Market experts say the largest challenge may not be cryptography itself, but whether decentralized governance can move quickly enough to deploy post-quantum protections.

Senate leadership signaled that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is unlikely to clear its key pre recess window, weakening the odds of passage in 2026. White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt pushed back, saying the first week of August may still offer room for Senate action.

Bitcoin traded near $65,500 as higher oil prices, rising Treasury yields and renewed geopolitical tension weighed on risk appetite. Crypto sentiment also weakened after key Senate Democrats criticized the latest Digital Asset Market Clarity Act draft, pushing passage odds down to 38%.

A key group of Senate Democrats says the latest Digital Asset Market Clarity Act draft needs stronger provisions before it can advance. The objections focus on ethics for elected officials, consumer protection, illicit finance, conflicts of interest and market integrity.

The Senate’s Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is moving closer to a vote after lawmakers released an integrated draft. Key disputes remain over ethics rules, state enforcement powers, illicit finance provisions and agency representation.

WTI crude oil futures are extending a steady advance as geopolitical anxiety and higher speculative volume shape short-term sentiment. Traders are watching resistance near 87.600 and support near 86.900 as volatility remains elevated.

Senate negotiations over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act remain focused on conflict-of-interest limits for federal officials. The central dispute is whether enforcement should rest with state attorneys general or the U.S. attorney general.

The White House is urging Senate Democrats to accept a proposed ethics provision in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, describing it as historically broad. Democrats remain cautious because the details of President Donald Trump’s reported concession have not yet been shared with them.

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are advancing as policy optimism, ETF inflows and onchain accumulation strengthen the case for a more durable move. FXCOINZ market coverage shows momentum is improving, though heavy Treasury issuance remains a near-term liquidity risk.

USD/MXN is holding inside a choppy technical range as traders weigh mixed forex sentiment, U.S. inflation concerns and geopolitical risk. Short-term price action remains vulnerable to sudden spikes as North American flows return to the market.