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URGENT! IT'S MAKE OR BREAK FOR CLARITY ACT THIS WEEK! HUGE PENSION INVESTS IN CRYPTO!

June 22, 2026

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Senate Sprint: Clarity Act Deadline Looms as Crypto Markets Hold Their Breath

Bitcoin is sitting at $64,000, caught between a forming bullish divergence on the weekly chart and the weight of escalating Iran war headlines that keep dragging risk assets lower. Host Tony Edward describes the situation as "groundhog day" — repeated geopolitical shocks that prevent crypto from decoupling from broader market sentiment. The S&P 500 is showing bearish control on its daily chart, and Edward believes crypto market makers follow the stock market's lead on momentum and sentiment. He sees a potential bottom zone forming but warns patience is essential: "this could take another month to play out."

The Clarity Act Clock Is Ticking

This week, the Senate is holding emergency meetings to finalize the Clarity Act before the legislative window closes. White House Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt had set a target date of July 4th, but with July 30th now just nine days away, that deadline has clearly slipped. The real question is whether lawmakers can pass something before the August recess. If they miss this window, Edward warns the next realistic opportunity may not come until 2030.

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  • 1 (01:05) **Welcome & Market Overview** - Tony Edward introduces the show and provides a Bitcoin price and market update amid the Iran war escalation.
  • 2 (04:08) **Analyst Take & Michael Saylor Warning** - Capo of Crypto suggests a potential last retest of $60-62k, calling it a clear local bottom. Tony then discusses a critical warning about Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy.
  • 3 (05:31) **URGENT: Clarity Act Make-or-Break Week** - The Senate is holding emergency meetings to finalize the Clarity Act before the window closes.
  • 4 (08:23) **Big Tech & Blockchain Fight Wildlife Trafficking** - Google, Meta, PayPal, and Chainalysis commit to using AI detection and blockchain analytics to combat illegal wildlife trading.
  • 5 (09:27) **AI Making Crypto Security Cheaper & Faster** - The release of "Methos," an AI system for autonomously discovering code vulnerabilities, could reshape due diligence in the crypto industry.
  • 6 (10:49) **South Korean Bank Adopts Solana for Global Remittance** - Toss Bank will use Solana for a global remittance and settlement proof-of-concept (POC), serving its 15 million customers.
  • 7 (12:03) **Japan's National Pension Fund Allocates 1% to Crypto** - The Japanese national business corporate pension fund will allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies.

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Crypto News:The Senate is holding emergency meetings this week ont he clarity act. Tech, crypto firms to help tackle illegal wildlife trade. Japan's National Business Corporate Pension Fund to allocate 1% of its assets to cryptocurrencies.
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:32 Bitcoin analysis
03:22 Michael Saylor MSTR stock price
04:32 Clarity Act Senate meetings
06:19 Tech & Crypto companies blockchain
07:28 AI Crypto Security
08:47 Solana Toss Bank
10:02 Japan's Corporate Pension crypto investment 
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