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CLARITY Act: U.S. Senate advances crypto bill toward September vote
The U.S. Senate has taken a procedural step to advance the CLARITY Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for digital assets. Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed a cloture motion on the motion to proceed, a move intended to prevent delays via filibuster. This procedural step ensures that the Senate will address the bill when it reconvenes following the August recess, with a key cloture vote scheduled for September 15, 2026.
The CLARITY Act seeks to provide regulatory clarity by defining whether digital tokens are classified as securities or commodities and delineating the oversight responsibilities of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Supporters, including members of the cryptocurrency industry, argue the bill is essential to provide legal certainty and prevent talent and capital from moving offshore to jurisdictions with clearer rules, such as the EU, UK, or Singapore.
However, the bill faces significant hurdles. To pass, it requires 60 votes, necessitating bipartisan support as Republicans hold 53 seats. Major points of contention include ethics requirements to prevent government officials from profiting from digital assets—a concern heightened by President Donald Trump’s personal involvement in the crypto sector—and opposition from the banking industry regarding stablecoin-yield provisions that could compete with traditional bank deposits.
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Bitcoin · CFTC · CLARITY Act · Chuck Schumer · Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Crypto Clarity Act · Cynthia Lummis · Donald Trump · John Thune · Michael Saylor · SEC · Securities and Exchange Commission
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Senator Cynthia Lummis expressed frustration over the delay and vowed to keep fighting for the CLARITY Act. cryptoslate.com
- [● 22 SOURCES] The CLARITY Act aims to define digital assets as securities or commodities, assigning oversight to the SEC or CFTC. newsbit.nl · www.crypto-insiders.nl · decrypt.co · wdez.com · www.cryptobreaking.com · +10 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Michael Saylor stated that Bitcoin does not need the CLARITY Act, but the United States needs regulatory clarity.
- [● 15 SOURCES] The banking industry opposes aspects of the CLARITY Act, including stablecoin-yield provisions. newscentraltv.com · decrypt.co · wdez.com · www.ekoturk.com · mix929.com · +6 more
- [DISPUTED] Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed a cloture motion to advance the CLARITY Act. newsbit.nl · newscentraltv.com · decrypt.co · cryptoslate.com · wdez.com · +16 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bitcoin rose to about $65,000 after the CLARITY Act delay.
- [● 21 SOURCES] The CLARITY Act requires 60 votes to pass the Senate. newsbit.nl · cryptoslate.com · wdez.com · mix929.com · jack1065.com · +10 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] The U.S. Senate postponed voting on the CLARITY Act until September. newsbit.nl · coinpaper.com · www.crypto-insiders.nl · coincu.com · cryptonomist.ch · +15 more
- [DISPUTED] Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed there would be no vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess. finyear.com · www.tokenpost.com · english.alsiasi.com · mix929.com · wdez.com · +4 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Senator Lummis warned that failure to pass the act in 2026 could delay progress until 2030. finyear.com · www.tokenpost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Senator Jerry Moran indicated he requires amendments favorable to banks before supporting the text. finyear.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 dropped to 14% on Polymarket as of August 7, 2026. finyear.com