CLARITY Act faces uncertain future in U.S. Senate

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The CLARITY Act, a major piece of U.S. legislation intended to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, faces significant uncertainty in the Senate. While the bill passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, it has stalled in the Senate due to disagreements over ethics provisions and stablecoin regulations. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has scheduled a critical cloture vote for September 15, though prediction markets suggest a low probability of the bill becoming law before the end of 2026.

Industry leaders, including Ripple's Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty, argue that the act is essential for economic growth and job creation. Research from the National Cryptocurrency Association estimates the sector supports approximately 232,000 jobs in the U.S. as of 2026.

Simultaneously, regulatory agencies like the SEC and CFTC are moving forward with independent rulemaking. Former officials have warned that overly rigid domestic regulations on crypto derivatives, such as perpetual futures, could drive liquidity to offshore markets, where volumes are estimated to reach $90 trillion by 2025.

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CFTC · Clarity Act · John Thune · National Cryptocurrency Association · Pragmatic Policy Group · Ripple · SEC · Stuart Alderoty · U.S. Senate · United States Senate

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[● 5 SOURCES] Senate Majority Leader John Thune scheduled a cloture vote for September 15. www.cnbce.com · www.ekoturk.com · timestabloid.com · news.bitcoin.com · u.today
[● 6 SOURCES] The CLARITY Act aims to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets and divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC. www.cnbce.com · www.ekoturk.com · timestabloid.com · bitcoinethereumnews.com · crypto.news · +1 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The House of Representatives passed the CLARITY Act with a 294-134 vote. timestabloid.com · crypto.news · u.today
[○ 1 SOURCE] Polymarket traders place the probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 at 13%. news.bitcoin.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Former regulators warn that strict US rules on perpetual futures could drive liquidity offshore. www.tronweekly.com · decrypt.co
[● 3 SOURCES] The CLARITY Act faces disputes regarding ethics provisions involving Donald Trump. www.cnbce.com · www.ekoturk.com · timestabloid.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The crypto industry supports an estimated 232,000 jobs in the U.S. in 2026. crypto.news · u.today
[○ 1 SOURCE] XRP saw a 37% monthly gain in August 2026. bitcoinethereumnews.com