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US Senate rejects CLARITY Act crypto regulation bill
The US Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633) following a procedural vote that resulted in 49 votes in favor and 50 against. The outcome fell short of the 60-vote threshold required to end debate and proceed to a full discussion. The bill, which had previously passed the House of Representatives with a significant majority in July 2025, aimed to establish a clear regulatory framework by dividing oversight responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Political friction played a significant role in the legislative setback. Reports indicate that Democratic lawmakers raised concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest involving Donald Trump's crypto-related financial holdings. Additionally, industry-specific tensions, including debates over stablecoin yields and lobbying efforts, contributed to the impasse.
Despite the legislative failure, regulatory activity continues. Both the SEC and CFTC have signaled their intent to continue developing rules and guidance for the digital asset market using their existing statutory authorities. The SEC has recently proposed new rules regarding crypto-asset investment contracts and innovation exemptions, while the CFTC has updated guidance on tokenized assets and blockchain record-keeping.
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Chris Giancarlo · Coinbase · Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Donald Trump · Securities and Exchange Commission · U.S. Senate · United States Senate
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The CLARITY Act intended to establish a federal regulatory framework by dividing oversight between the SEC and the CFTC. www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.finanzen.ch
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Democratic lawmakers expressed concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest related to Donald Trump's crypto-related financial interests. www.blocktempo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The SEC and CFTC are proceeding with regulatory developments and rule-making using their existing statutory authorities despite the legislative setback. www.tokenpost.kr · www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.finanzen.ch
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The SEC proposed 'Regulation Crypto Assets' on August 18, providing fund-raising exemptions for specific crypto-related investment contracts. www.tokenpost.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The House of Representatives passed the CLARITY Act on July 17, 2025, with a vote of 294 to 134. zpravy.kurzy.cz · www.blocktempo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The CFTC updated its FAQ on September 24 concerning the use of tokenized assets and blockchain-based record-keeping by registered entities. www.tokenpost.kr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The US Senate vote on the CLARITY Act failed to reach the 60-vote threshold required to proceed. www.tokenpost.kr · zpravy.kurzy.cz · www.blockmedia.co.kr · www.blocktempo.com · www.finanzen.ch