CFTC sends crypto rules to White House to review as Congress stalls on Clarity Act

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The CFTC forwards its proposed crypto‑market rules to the White House while Congress stalls on the Clarity Act, signaling regulatory momentum despite legislative gridlock; simultaneously, the SEC launches a framework for tokenized stock trading, expanding permissible digital securities. These parallel moves pressure firms to adapt quickly, likely boosting compliance costs and accelerating institutional participation in the crypto sector.