SEC Votes Friday on Crypto Rules; White House Pushes CLARITY Act

The SEC announced a Friday vote on 'Regulation Crypto,' a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, substituting for unfinished congressional action. The compressed timeline signals urgency from Chairman Atkins. Meanwhile, the White House is pushing the CLARITY Act with a September 15 procedural vote, adding a national security angle via Mark Esper. This is a major tech policy development with implications for the crypto industry and federal regulatory authority.