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CLARITY Act faces legislative hurdles amid Senate ethics disputes
Negotiations for the CLARITY Act, a major U.S. crypto market structure bill, face significant hurdles as lawmakers debate ethics provisions and stablecoin regulations. Senator Ruben Gallego has warned that rushing a Senate vote could derail bipartisan progress, urging the industry to support continued negotiations rather than demanding immediate floor action. A procedural cloture vote is scheduled for September 15, requiring 60 votes to advance.
Republican Senator Tim Scott has criticized Democratic efforts, accusing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s team of attempting to restrict crypto activity and moving the ‘goalposts’ during negotiations. Conversely, Democrats have pushed for stronger investor safeguards and stricter rules regarding financial crimes and crypto-related activities by elected officials.
As the legislative process stalls, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig indicated that the agency is prepared to use its existing authorities to establish a regulatory regime for crypto assets if the CLARITY Act fails to pass. The bill aims to create a framework for classifying digital assets into securities, commodities, and stablecoins, with oversight split between the SEC and CFTC.
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CFTC · CLARITY Act · Elizabeth Warren · John Thune · Rubén Gallego · Tim Scott · U.S. Senate · White House
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A procedural cloture vote for the CLARITY Act is scheduled for September 15 at 2:15 p.m.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The September 15 vote requires 60 votes to overcome the procedural hurdle to begin formal consideration.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Congress can still advance the crypto market structure bill despite stalled ethics-related negotiations. www.coincu.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3633.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The White House has not provided detailed feedback on bipartisan ethics language submitted for the bill. www.cryptobreaking.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rushing a vote on the CLARITY Act could damage negotiations regarding the U.S. crypto market structure bill. www.cryptobreaking.com