# US CLARITY Act faces security warnings and declining passage

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/institutional-bitcoin-exposure-evolves-advisory-guidance-and-shifts-in-bank-etf-holdings
> Updated: 2026-09-10T05:40:21.000Z. Sources: 225. Developments: 68.

The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act is approaching a critical procedural juncture, with a Senate cloture vote scheduled for September 15, 2026. The bill seeks to establish a market structure by dividing oversight between the SEC and the CFTC, with most digital assets classified as commodities. While the bill passed the House in July 2025, it has stalled in the Senate due to disagreements over ethics provisions and stablecoin regulations.

Legislative hurdles have intensified as lawmakers remain divided over ethics provisions, specifically whether the President and their immediate family could profit from crypto businesses during policy drafting. Additionally, the House of Representatives’ decision to cancel its final two weeks of the September legislative schedule has been described by industry leaders as ‘devastating’ for the bill’s momentum. Republicans require at least seven Democratic or independent votes to reach the 60-vote threshold for passage.

Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned that failure to pass the Act during the current Congress could delay comprehensive market-structure legislation until 2030, potentially resulting in lost jobs and tax revenue. Market skepticism is rising, with prediction markets showing odds of passage before year-end dropping below 20%.

Despite this uncertainty, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong anticipates the industry will receive federal regulations regardless of the vote outcome. Armstrong suggests that if the Act fails, federal agencies like the SEC and CFTC are prepared to issue their own rulemaking to provide a necessary framework.

## Claims

- Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed a cloture motion to advance the CLARITY Act. (disputed by 26 sources)
- The U.S. Senate postponed the CLARITY Act vote to September. (disputed by 12 sources)
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed there would be no vote on the CLARITY Act before the August recess. (disputed by 10 sources)
- The CLARITY Act is pending a Senate floor vote before the August recess. (disputed by 6 sources)
- The CLARITY Act aims to define digital assets as securities or commodities, assigning oversight to the SEC or CFTC. (corroborated by 22 sources)
- The CLARITY Act currently has 51 confirmed Senate supporters and needs 7‑10 Democratic votes to reach the 60‑vote threshold. (corroborated by 21 sources)
- Democrats oppose the ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act. (corroborated by 20 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: CLARITY Act: Senate Republicans release revised crypto regulation bill

Senate Republicans released a revised CLARITY Act targeting non-decentralized DeFi protocols. A pivotal 60-vote procedural Senate vote is scheduled for September 15 to determine if the bill proceeds to debate.

30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coinbase-ceo-anticipates-us-crypto-regulatory-clarity-despite-senate-vote

### 2026-09-05: CLARITY Act faces legislative hurdles in U.S. Senate

The CLARITY Act faces potential defeat in the U.S. Senate due to ethics disputes and legislative delays. Senator Cynthia Lummis warns that failure could stall crypto regulation until 2030.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarity-act-faces-legislative-uncertainty-amid-senate-vote-and-trader-skepticism

### 2026-08-30: CLARITY Act faces uncertain future in U.S. Senate

The U.S. CLARITY Act faces a critical Senate cloture vote on September 15 amid uncertainty over its passage and debates regarding digital asset regulation and economic impact.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ripple-executive-links-clarity-act-to-us-job-growth

### 2026-08-28: Mark Esper labels CLARITY Act a national security priority

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper argues the CLARITY Act is a national security necessity to prevent China and sanctioned networks from dominating digital asset markets ahead of a Sept. 15 Senate vote.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-esper-labels-clarity-act-a-national-security-priority

### 2026-08-27: U.S. Senate to vote on CLARITY Act digital asset regulation

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, 2026, a bill intended to define crypto regulatory jurisdictions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-to-vote-on-clarity-act-digital-asset-regulation

### 2026-08-25: John Thune files Senate cloture motion for CLARITY Act

Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed a cloture motion for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a procedural move requiring 60 votes to bring the crypto regulation bill to the Senate floor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/john-thune-files-senate-cloture-motion-for-clarity-act

### 2026-08-25: CLARITY Act: U.S. leaders push for crypto regulatory framework

U.S. leaders are advocating for the CLARITY Act to regulate digital assets, with a key Senate procedural vote scheduled for September 15 to establish clearer oversight for the crypto industry.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarity-act-us-leaders-push-for-crypto-regulatory-framework

### 2026-08-22: CLARITY Act faces critical Senate vote on September 15

The U.S. Senate is set to hold a pivotal vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, a bill designed to define regulatory boundaries for digital assets between the SEC and CFTC.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brian-armstrong-advocates-for-clarity-act-to-regulate-us-crypto-market

### 2026-08-20: CFTC Chair threatens independent crypto rulemaking amid legislative delays

CFTC Chair Michael Selig warns the agency will create its own crypto regulatory framework if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act, while President Trump signals efforts to bring Hyperliquid onshore.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cftc-chair-threatens-independent-crypto-rulemaking-amid-legislative-delays

### 2026-08-17: U.S. regulators signal push for cryptocurrency legal clarity

U.S. officials and regulators are signaling a move toward clearer legal frameworks for digital assets, as the Clarity Act faces a decisive Senate vote on September 15.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarity-act-vote-delayed-as-crypto-market-faces-regulatory-uncertainty

### 2026-08-15: CLARITY Act passage odds drop to 10% amid Senate hurdles

Galaxy Research has slashed the odds of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 to 10%. The bill faces Senate procedural votes in September amid banking lobby opposition and unresolved ethics disputes.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/galaxy-digital-cuts-clarity-act-passage-odds-to-10

### 2026-08-12: Law enforcement officials warn CLARITY Act could compromise national security

Law enforcement officials urge Congress to reject the CLARITY Act, warning that crypto exemptions could allow North Korea and Iran to evade sanctions and fund terrorism via digital assets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/law-enforcement-officials-warn-clarity-act-could-compromise-national-security

### 2026-08-12: Clarity Act support grows among crypto executives

Executives from Bullish and VanEck suggest the passage of the US Clarity Act could trigger a major cryptocurrency rally by providing the regulatory clarity needed for institutional adoption and asset tokenized.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/clarity-act-support-grows-among-crypto-executives

### 2026-08-10: Mark Esper labels CLARITY Act a critical national security measure

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper urges Senate passage of the CLARITY Act, framing crypto regulation as a national security necessity to counter China and North Korean cyber threats.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-esper-labels-clarity-act-a-critical-national-security-measure

### 2026-08-07: CLARITY Act: U.S. Senate advances crypto bill toward September vote

The U.S. Senate has moved to advance the CLARITY Act, a major crypto regulatory bill, with a key procedural vote set for September 15 to overcome potential filibusters.

61 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-crypto-clarity-act-stalls-as-summer-recess-begins

### 2026-08-05: U.S. Senate Delays Crypto CLARITY Act Vote to September

The Senate delayed the CLARITY Act vote to September, extending crypto regulatory uncertainty; XRP fell 1.45%, and the bill has 51 supporters needing Democratic votes to reach 60.

54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-seeks-vote-on-crypto-clarity-act-before-august-recess

### 2026-08-03: US Senate stalls crypto Clarity Act while White House finalizes AI model framework

The US Senate postponed the crypto Clarity Act, while the White House met the deadline for an AI model oversight framework under Trump, though details remain undisclosed.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-stalls-crypto-clarity-act-while-white-house-finalizes-ai-model-framework

### 2026-08-02: U.S. Senate CLARITY Act faces August recess deadline

The CLARITY Act cleared key Senate committees but remains off the floor schedule; with the August 10 recess looming, no cloture has been filed and odds of passage have slipped to 30‑40 %, prompting market‑watch

29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-deliberates-clarity-act-amid-trump-crypto-ethics-concerns

### 2026-08-01: US Senate Pushes Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Backed by BlackRock and Goldman Sachs

Wall Street giants including BlackRock, Fidelity and Goldman Sachs back the US Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which would clarify SEC and CFTC oversight of crypto as the Senate prepares to vote before the夏休み

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-pushes-digital-asset-market-clarity-act-backed-by-blackrock-and-goldman-sachs

### 2026-07-31: U.S. Senate pushes CLARITY Act amid ethics dispute and looming recess

The CLARITY Act cleared the House and Senate Banking Committee but faces a Senate vote deadline before the August recess, with ethics provisions, Trump’s stance, and industry pressure shaping its fate.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grayscale-presses-us-senate-for-clarity-act-vote-before-august-recess

### 2026-07-31: Anthony Scaramucci pushes CLARITY Act to keep US crypto leadership

Anthony Scaramucci urges Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, warning political delays could cost US crypto leadership; Trump is expected to sign a bipartisan ethics deal, but passage odds are low.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anthony-scaramucci-pushes-clarity-act-to-keep-us-crypto-leadership

### 2026-07-29: U.S. Senate Debate Over Crypto Regulation Intensifies

Senator Blumenthal calls crypto a crooks' tool and opposes the CLARITY Act, while Senate talks on the crypto bill stall amid campaign‑cash pressures and partisan splits.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-debate-over-crypto-regulation-intensifies

### 2026-07-28: Ben McKenzie Testifies on Capitol Hill Against Crypto Lobbyists

Ben McKenzie testified before the Senate, condemning crypto fraud and lobbying, and hinted at a possible political run amid criticism of the CLARITY Act.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ben-mckenzie-testifies-on-capitol-hill-cites-crypto-crime-mulls-political-run

### 2026-07-28: U.S. Senate Delays Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Until September

The U.S. Senate delayed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act until September, amid ethics disputes and a packed calendar. The bill splits crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC and adds new ethics and stable

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-delays-digital-asset-market-clarity-act-until-september

### 2026-07-28: U.S. Senate Crypto CLARITY Act Faces Uncertain Future

US Senate support for the CLARITY Act, which would regulate crypto assets like XRP, has waned, with odds of passage now estimated at 27% after leadership shifted focus.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-crypto-clarity-act-faces-uncertain-future

### 2026-07-25: U.S. Treasury to Gain Power to Freeze Crypto Transactions under CLARITY Act

The CLARITY Act, backed by Senator Lummis and law‑enforcement groups, would give the U.S. Treasury new powers to freeze crypto transactions, expand AML rules, and allocate $150 million for crypto crime fighting

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-treasury-to-gain-power-to-freeze-crypto-transactions-under-clarity-act

### 2026-07-25: US Senate Clarity Act stalls as Trump crypto earnings spark ethics fight

U.S. Senate pushes the Clarity Act before the August recess; ethics rules banning officials, including Trump, from crypto spark debate, and odds of passage have slipped to about 30 %.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-white-house-says-crypto-clarity-act-can-still-advance-after-august-deadline

### 2026-07-24: US CLARITY Act Advances Regulation of Digital Assets

The US CLARITY Act cleared legislative hurdles, establishing firm rules for digital assets and banning officials from issuing them, while institutional crypto moves like Mirae Asset’s Korbit acquisition signal

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-clarity-act-advances-regulation-of-digital-assets

### 2026-07-22: US Senate's CLARITY Act faces August recess hurdle

US Senate leader John Thune says the CLARITY Act – a crypto‑regulation bill facing ethics disputes and a 60‑vote hurdle – is unlikely to be voted on before the August recess, lowering its 2026 passage odds.

39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coinbase-stock-gains-as-analysts-signal-crypto-market-bottom

### 2026-07-21: US expands crypto law with new customer protection rules

The U.S. CLARITY Act is being updated with extra consumer protections, backed by Coinbase, while concerns grow over government pressure on encryption and data access, highlighted by a Dutch security firm’s de‑c

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-expands-crypto-law-with-new-customer-protection-rules

### 2026-07-20: White House Crypto Adviser Patrick Witt Defers Military Training to Stay on CLARITY Act Push

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt postponed his Georgia National Guard training to stay on the White House and push the CLARITY Act before the Senate’s Aug. 8 recess deadline.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/white-house-crypto-adviser-patrick-witt-defers-military-training-to-stay-on-clarity-act-push

### 2026-07-18: US Crypto Regulation Uncertainty and Satoshi Nakamoto Mystery

Adam Back says no proof of Satoshi Nakamoto’s status, while market bets on the US CLARITY Act’s adoption have dropped to ~25%, reflecting political split over crypto regulation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-crypto-regulation-uncertainty-and-satoshi-nakamoto-mystery

### 2026-07-18: US Crypto Regulation Advances Amid Trump Law Push

US crypto regulation moves forward as the Trump‑backed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces GOP debate, Robinhood launches an Ethereum layer‑2, Iran freezes $100 million in crypto, and Polymarket operates a U

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-crypto-regulation-advances-amid-trump-law-push

### 2026-07-17: Senator Cynthia Lummis pushes U.S. CLARITY Act on digital asset regulation

Senator Cynthia Lummis backs the CLARITY Act, citing faster law‑enforcement tools and three benefits—certainty, investor protection, market integrity—as the bill moves toward a full Senate vote.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-cynthia-lummis-supports-us-clarity-act-for-digital-assets

### 2026-07-17: Senator Warren Demands Trump Crypto Disclosure Ahead of CLARITY Act Vote

Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked President Trump to disclose his $1.4 billion crypto earnings by July 23 as the Senate debates the CLARITY Act, whose ethics objections could delay U.S. crypto regulation until

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-delays-passage-of-the-clarity-act-targeting-crypto-regulation

### 2026-07-14: Ben McKenzie urges Senate to reject crypto CLARITY Act over Trump conflicts

Ben McKenzie lobbies U.S. senators to block the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, citing Trump’s crypto ties and insufficient consumer protections.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ben-mckenzie-urges-senate-to-reject-crypto-clarity-act-over-trump-conflicts

### 2026-07-14: US and UK unveil joint stablecoin regulatory roadmap

The US and UK Treasury issued a 10‑point roadmap aligning stablecoin and tokenised‑asset rules, requiring 1:1 high‑quality reserves, protecting holders and exploring mutual market access, amid US CLARITY Act's

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-banks-pressure-senate-over-clarity-act-stablecoin-provisions-circle-shares-dip

### 2026-07-14: Patrick Witt pauses White House crypto role as CLARITY Act nears Senate vote

White House crypto lead Patrick Witt is on military leave for JAG training, handing duties to his deputy as the CLARITY Act, which would define SEC vs CFTC authority over digital assets, approaches a Senate win

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/patrick-witt-pauses-white-house-crypto-role-as-clarity-act-nears-senate-vote

### 2026-07-11: U.S. Senate races against August recess to pass Crypto Clarity Act

The Clarity Act, pending a 60‑vote Senate vote before the August recess, faces disputes over developer protections, ethics rules and stablecoins. Trump, the White House and Senate leaders urge passage, warning

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-needs-seven-democratic-votes-to-pass-digital-asset-market-clarity-act-before-august-recess

### 2026-07-08: U.S. Congress debates Crypto CLARITY Act amid industry and Senate split

U.S. lawmakers clash over the CLARITY Act: Coinbase backs it for stronger AML rules, while Senator Warren calls it a sanctions‑evasion risk; other senators push for developer protections.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-lawmakers-debate-crypto-aml-rules-as-fed-eyes-equity-etf-support

### 2026-07-07: Bitcoin hailed as anti‑fragile asset as analysts keep $150,000 year‑end target

CFTC chief calls Bitcoin anti‑fragile and backs the CLARITY Act, while Bernstein analysts keep a $150,000 year‑end price target.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bitcoin-hailed-as-antifragile-asset-as-analysts-keep-150000-yearend-target

### 2026-07-07: U.S. Senate Sets Early August Deadline for CLARITY Act Amid Procedural Delays

The CLARITY Act missed a July 4 Senate deadline and now targets early August before recess; it still needs reconciliation, ethics language, and a cloture vote to split crypto oversight between the CFTC and SEC.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-pushes-clarity-act-deadline-to-aug-6-amid-ethics-and-lawenforcement-debate

### 2026-07-07: Strategy's $216M Bitcoin Sale Boosts Cash Reserves, Grayscale Says Market Impact Positive

Strategy sold ~3,588 BTC for $216 M, raising cash reserves to $2.55 B (≈17 months of dividend cover). Grayscale says the move cuts financing risk and may buoy Bitcoin, while founder Michael Saylor says spam isn

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grayscale-says-strategys-bitcoin-sale-boosts-liquidity-not-a-market-warning

### 2026-07-04: U.S. CLARITY Act races to July deadline before August Senate recess

The CLARITY Act cleared the House and Senate Banking Committee but missed the July 4 target. Lawmakers now aim for a vote before the August 7 recess; it needs 60 Senate votes, faces ethics and stable‑coin yield

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-delays-clarity-act-sets-august-7-deadline-for-crypto-regulation

### 2026-07-02: Chris Larsen invests in senator's son crypto startup amid CLARITY Act talks

Chris Larsen backed a crypto‑derivatives startup founded by Senator Gillibrand’s son as the U.S. Senate hammers out the CLARITY Act, a key crypto regulatory bill.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chris-larsen-invests-in-senators-son-crypto-venture-as-us-clarity-act-debates-intensify

### 2026-07-02: Senator Cynthia Lummis defends CLARITY Act, cites 16+ anti‑money‑laundering safeguards

Senator Cynthia Lummis defended the CLARITY Act, saying it includes over 16 anti‑money‑laundering safeguards, while Senator Elizabeth Warren warned it could create loopholes for illicit finance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-cynthia-lummis-defends-clarity-act-cites-16-antimoneylaundering-safeguards

### 2026-07-02: Robinhood expands crypto products in Europe as JPMorgan pushes US crypto bill reforms

Robinhood rolls out leveraged crypto futures in Europe and AI trading, while JPMorgan backs the US CLARITY crypto bill but fights a stablecoin‑yield provision, highlighting regulatory tensions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/robinhood-expands-crypto-products-in-europe-as-jpmorgan-pushes-us-crypto-bill-reforms

### 2026-06-28: US CLARITY Act Raises Tax Questions and Geopolitical Stakes

The US CLARITY Act would give the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over spot digital‑commodity markets, influencing tax treatment, while analysts caution that its failure could let China set global digital‑asset reg

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-clarity-act-raises-tax-questions-and-geopolitical-stakes

### 2026-06-25: US and EU push forward landmark crypto regulation bills

The US “Clarity Act” and EU’s MiCA regulation are advancing, sparking lobbying battles and licensing challenges for crypto firms while aiming to create unified legal frameworks and tighter AML rules.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-and-eu-push-forward-landmark-crypto-regulation-bills

### 2026-06-25: Grayscale flags low valuations for top crypto revenue protocols as CLARITY Act moves forward

Grayscale finds top crypto revenue protocols trading at low multiples and says the pending U.S. CLARITY Act could spark on‑chain finance growth.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/grayscale-flags-low-valuations-for-top-crypto-revenue-protocols-as-clarity-act-moves-forward

### 2026-06-23: US Crypto Clarity Act faces law‑enforcement criticism over AML gaps

The US Clarity Act, aimed at unifying crypto regulation, faces law‑enforcement backlash over safe‑harbor provisions that may weaken AML controls, while industry groups claim it clarifies oversight.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-crypto-clarity-act-faces-lawenforcement-criticism-over-aml-gaps

### 2026-06-23: Senator Cynthia Lummis Sets July Deadline for US CLARITY Act

Senator Lummis says the CLARITY Act text will be out around July 4, but a tight Senate calendar threatens a July vote before the August recess.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-advances-crypto-clarity-act-ahead-of-july-vote

### 2026-06-23: Altcoin Supply Tightening Fuels Optimistic Crypto Market Outlook

Bitcoin steadies in the mid‑$60k range as altcoin supply tightens and capital shifts to assets like ETH and UNI; Grayscale flags undervalued protocols before a hoped‑for regulatory boost.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/altcoin-supply-tightening-fuels-optimistic-crypto-market-outlook

### 2026-06-20: U.S. Clarity Act Push and Legal Crypto Tax Strategies

The U.S. Clarity Act aims to regulate digital assets amid stablecoin debates, while crypto investors are advised to use long‑term holding and other methods to legally reduce tax liability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-clarity-act-push-and-legal-crypto-tax-strategies

### 2026-06-17: US CLARITY Act and EU MiCA Drive Global Crypto Regulation Overhaul

US lawmakers near finalizing the CLARITY Act while the EU’s MiCA deadline forces most crypto firms to secure licenses or exit, reshaping global crypto regulation.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-clarity-act-targets-crypto-regulation-and-aml-gaps

### 2026-06-16: Senator Cynthia Lummis Pushes $150M Crypto Fraud Fund and Opposes Bankman‑Fried Pardon

Senator Cynthia Lummis backed a $150 million crypto fraud fund, defended the CLARITY Act, and, with Sen. Ruben Gallego, urged President Trump not to pardon FTX founder Sam Bankman‑Fried.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senator-cynthia-lummis-pushes-150m-crypto-fraud-fund-and-opposes-bankmanfried-pardon

### 2026-06-14: Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sets $1B revenue goal and challenges JPMorgan on US CLARITY Act

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced a $1 billion 2026 revenue target, excluding XRP holdings, and on Fox Business accused JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon of misrepresenting the US CLARITY Act that could reclassify XR

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ripple-ceo-brad-garlinghouse-sets-1b-revenue-goal-and-challenges-jpmorgan-on-us-clarity-act

### 2026-06-14: U.S. Senate Moves Toward Vote on Crypto CLARITY Act

Crypto firms push U.S. Senate to vote on the CLARITY Act; a July 4 deadline faces ethics, filibuster and version clashes, while industry backs developer protections ahead of a Chicago summit.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-congress-targets-crypto-regulation-with-clarity-act-deadline

### 2026-06-11: Ripple CEO Garlinghouse attacks JPMorgan's Dimon over US CLARITY Act

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse accused JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon of misrepresenting the CLARITY Act, claiming the bank wants to protect its $20 billion payments business while the bill aims to bring offshore crypto

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ripple-ceo-garlinghouse-attacks-jpmorgans-dimon-over-us-clarity-act

### 2026-06-10: Bitcoin Seen as Undervalued by Grayscale as US CLARITY Act Progress and Leverage Risks Loom

Grayscale says Bitcoin below $60k is undervalued, citing on‑chain metrics. Future moves hinge on U.S. CLARITY Act progress and leveraged traders’ ability to avoid forced selling.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bitcoin-seen-as-undervalued-by-grayscale-as-us-clarity-act-progress-and-leverage-risks-loom

### 2026-06-09: U.S. Senate debates CLARITY Act to shape digital asset regulation

U.S. senators, led by Cynthia Lummis, push the CLARITY Act to set clear rules for digital assets, sparking debate over stablecoin yields, banking competition, and a ban on a consumer‑direct Fed CBDC.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-senate-debates-clarity-act-to-shape-digital-asset-regulation

### 2026-06-05: US Clarity Act faces tight Senate timeline amid midterm elections

The US Clarity Act, aimed at regulating stablecoin yields, cleared the Senate Banking Committee but needs 60 Senate votes, House approval and a presidential signature. Opposition from big banks and a tightening

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-clarity-act-faces-tight-senate-timeline-amid-midterm-elections

### 2026-06-05: US CLARITY Act fuels Bitcoin market debate as Strategy sells 32 BTC

US Senate debates the CLARITY Act as Bitcoin steadies near $61k; Strategy sells 32 BTC, prompting review of corporate crypto holdings, while Capital B seeks €5 bn for more Bitcoin purchases.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-clarity-act-fuels-bitcoin-market-debate-as-strategy-sells-32-btc

### 2026-06-05: US Clarity Act drives crypto regulation as Wall Street backs Hyperliquid ETFs

The US Clarity Act seeks comprehensive crypto rules, sparking bank concerns, while Wall Street invests $150 M in Hyperliquid‑linked ETFs as Bitcoin falls.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-clarity-act-drives-crypto-regulation-as-wall-street-backs-hyperliquid-etfs

### 2026-06-04: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Defends US Crypto Regulation Bill Amid Banking Criticism

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said crypto profit rules for officials are “complicated” and called JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon’s criticism of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act “sad,” defending the bill that seeks U

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-defends-us-crypto-legislation-amid-banking-criticism

### 2026-06-01: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon attacks Coinbase boss and US stablecoin bill

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon condemned a U.S. stable‑coin bill, calling it a threat to banking safety and labeling Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong “full of sh!t,” while pledging to fight the legislation amid broaderbank

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-attacks-coinbase-boss-and-us-stablecoin-bill

### 2026-06-01: US Clarity Act advances amid banking opposition and Senate warning of delay

The US CLARITY Act, splitting crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC and tightening stablecoin rules, cleared the Senate Banking Committee. Banks oppose it, while Senator Lummis warns delays could push final

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-banks-confront-coinbase-over-clarity-act-dispute

### 2026-05-29: Jamie Dimon and US Senators Clash Over Crypto CLARITY Act

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon vows to fight the CLARITY Act’s stablecoin provisions, while Senator Cynthia Lummis warns that delays could cede US crypto leadership to China; the bill awaits a full Senate vote.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jpmorgan-ceo-jamie-dimon-vows-to-fight-us-crypto-clarity-act

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