Clarity Act Likely to Miss July 4 Target, August Recess Becomes New Goal

Bitcoin

The US is weaponizing trade policy to pressure EU into aligning crypto regulations with MiCA, potentially accelerating transatlantic regulatory harmonization that could benefit institutional crypto adoption. This reflects a shift from tariff wars to standards battles, where crypto becomes a bargaining chip in broader economic negotiations.

US President Trump set a July 4 deadline for the EU to enact the previously agreed trade deal and eliminate tariffs on American goods.