President Donald Trump speaks during an event with cryptocurrency and technology leaders at the White House in Washington on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Trump, who has amassed enormous wealth in crypto, called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) By DAVID YAFFE-BELLANY and SHARON LaFRANIERE President Donald Trump met with crypto executives at the White House earlier this week, voicing his support for…
