White House plans crypto meeting as CLARITY odds hit 21%

The White House has reportedly planned an Aug. 19 meeting with crypto and prediction market executives as Polymarket traders place the CLARITY Act’s 2026 passage odds at 21%. Summary Crypto and prediction market executives are expected to meet at the White House on Aug. 19. President Donald Trump’s attendance and the full participant list remain unclear. Polymarket traders give the CLARITY Act a 21% chance of becoming law in 2026. The CFTC will discuss crypto and prediction markets at its inaugural IAC meeting on Aug. 20. White House meeting may address unresolved crypto disputes Politico reported on Aug. 13 that the White House is expected to host executives from the crypto and prediction market sectors on Aug. 19, citing people familiar with the planned gathering. According to the report, the White House has not disclosed a formal agenda or released a list of participants. Executives from traditional financial companies may also attend, while it remains unclear whether President Donald Trump will take part. The scheduled gathering would place administration officials and industry leaders in the same room while the Senate remains away for its August recess. Crypto companies have c...