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Trump Accepts Ethics Clause, Advancing U.S. Senate Crypto Legislation

The Block · Jul 20, 2026 8:58 PM EDT

President Trump has agreed to include an ethics provision in the pending federal crypto legislation, removing a key sticking point that had stalled bipartisan Senate negotiations. The concession is seen as a meaningful step toward a floor vote on a bill that would create the first comprehensive U.S. regulatory framework governing digital asset markets, custody, and issuer conduct.

For Armada's crypto repo desk, enacted legislation could define which digital assets qualify as eligible collateral under federal standards and impose custody requirements that interact directly with the Fireblocks arrangement. Early review of draft collateral and custody language is warranted before provisions harden into law.

Suggested action Track Senate floor schedule and flag any custody or collateral provisions to legal counsel for desk policy review.
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