CLARITY Act reportedly pushed by Brian Armstrong in Howard Lutnick meeting

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly met privately with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The closed-door discussion focused on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act and the regulatory hurdles currently facing the industry. High-profile crypto executives used the session to push for clear federal guidelines over digital asset classifications.The private meeting occurred shortly before a separate, scheduled event where President