# 181: Clarity Obscured

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Podcast: [The Bit Bite Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bit-bite-podcast-5270240)
Published: 2026-01-19T00:48:34+00:00
Episode link: https://audioboom.com/posts/8836438
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## Resource

Ep181 Washington promised clarity on crypto—and delivered confusion. The CLARITY Act stalled after Coinbase pulled its support, exposing a deep split between exchanges, banks, and lawmakers. At the same time, the DOJ’s lawsuit against Fed Chair Jerome Powell intensified the political tension with President Trump, sending precious metals to record highs while Bitcoin held.

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