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US crypto regulation: CLARITY Act heads to Senate vote

Overview

The Senate is set to release a merged version of the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarification Act (CLARITY Act), expanding the draft to more than 70 pages and emphasizing consumer‑protection measures. A floor vote is planned for the week of July 20, before the chamber’s August 7 recess, and the bill still requires a 60‑vote supermajority, making Democratic backing critical. Lawmakers remain divided over a Democratic‑proposed ethics amendment that would bar senior officials, including the president, from holding crypto‑related business interests.

The bill continues to delineate regulatory authority between the SEC and CFTC, covering memecoins, exchange‑linked investments, pooled structures, reserve‑requirement rules for algorithmic stablecoins, AML provisions, and banking‑sector oversight. Industry lobbying has intensified, with a reported $189 million crypto‑political spending effort ahead of the 2026 midterms. CFTC Chair Michael S. Selig warned that further delays could force regulators to draft rules unilaterally, while the SEC plans to issue three separate crypto‑related rulemaking packages by July.

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, representing over 34,000 federal officers, has endorsed the CLARITY Act, praising it as a step toward balancing innovation with public safety. The group urged tighter DeFi‑related protections, a shift from a “specific intent” to a knowledge‑based liability standard, and reassurance that the bill will not limit existing investigative powers. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R‑WY) and former President Donald Trump have pressured the Senate to act before the August 8 recess to keep the U.S. competitive with China. The legislation still faces the 60‑vote threshold and must clear the House and obtain the president’s signature, with vacancies at the SEC and CFTC adding uncertainty.

Timeline

1 day ago

[POLITICS] 14 sources
US Senate Pushes CLARITY Act as Law Enforcement Endorses Bill and Politics Heat Up
US Senate moves toward a vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, backed by law‑enforcement groups but facing Democratic ethics objections and a tight August recess deadline, with XRP prices tied to the up
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
US Senate advances CLARITY Act amid 60‑vote hurdle and ethics dispute
The US Senate is set to release a merged CLARITY Act draft next week, targeting a July 20 floor vote. The bill needs 60 votes and faces a Democratic ethics provision dispute, while crypto lobbyists invest $189
6 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
White House disputes Democratic nominations for SEC and CFTC ahead of CLARITY Act vote
The White House says it asked Democrats for SEC and CFTC nominee names but got no response, sparking a dispute with Senate Democrats as the Senate readies a vote on the crypto‑focused CLARITY Act.
8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
U.S. Trump administration rolls out massive deregulation, SEC sets 2026 crypto agenda
The Trump administration’s 2026 Unified Regulatory Agenda proposes 702 deregulatory actions with $1.5 trillion in savings, while the SEC outlines a crypto‑focused agenda to boost investor protection and market‑
9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 11 sources
U.S. SEC adds three crypto rule proposals to 2026 agenda
The SEC’s 2026 agenda includes three crypto rule proposals—offering exemptions, broker‑dealer updates, and market‑structure changes—aiming to boost certainty and innovation while Congress debates the CLARITY Ac
13 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Major County Sheriffs of America Moves to Neutral on CLARITY Act, Boosting Bill’s Prospects
The Major County Sheriffs of America, representing over 130 million people, has shifted to a neutral stance on the CLARITY Act and seeks law‑enforcement amendments, while NOBLE endorses the bill as it moves Tow
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
US Senate Advances Toward Final Text of Crypto CLARITY Act
The US Senate may release the final CLARITY Act text this weekend, aiming for a vote after July 13; the bill needs 60 votes, bipartisan support, and looks to define a regulatory framework for digital assets.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 10 sources
US Senate faces slim odds for CLARITY Act crypto bill
US Senate's CLARITY Act crypto bill odds drop to ~50% as a tight schedule before the August recess threatens passage; the bill would create the first comprehensive US crypto regulatory framework.
18 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
US Congress bans Federal Reserve digital dollar until 2030
US Congress blocks a Federal Reserve digital dollar until 2030, boosting private stablecoins like USDC and Tether and prompting capital flow into crypto assets such as BNB and the Pepeto presale.
19 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
US CLARITY Act Could Unlock $56 Trillion for XRP and Other Crypto Assets
The US CLARITY Act aims to set federal rules for digital assets, potentially unlocking $56 trillion in pension fund investments for XRP and other crypto, while Senate leaders scramble to vote before the 2026mid
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 15 sources
US Senate races to pass CLARITY Act before August recess
The CLARITY Act, cleared by the House and Senate Banking Committee, faces a July deadline to clear the 60‑vote Senate threshold amid industry lobbying, banking opposition, and ethics debates; odds of passage in
22 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
U.S. Congress Blocks Central Bank Digital Dollar Until 2030
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23 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
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26 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
US Senate pushes CLARITY Act forward as crypto industry urges swift passage
US Senate nears a vote on the CLARITY Act—splitting crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC—while the tech industry pressures for swift passage before the August recess.
27 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
U.S. Senate Pushes CLARITY Act Ahead of August Recess
The CLARITY Act is racing toward a Senate vote before the August recess, with bipartisan support, pending ethics rules, and potential to unlock billions in crypto investment.
29 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
US advances crypto and fintech regulation with CLARITY bill and CFTC comment request
U.S. moves to formalize on‑chain finance via the CLARITY bill and opens a CFTC public comment on fintech and crypto regulation, marking a broader push to modernize financial oversight.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Ripple's XRP Holdings Face 20% Cap Under US CLARITY Act
US CLARITY Act would cap any entity’s XRP holdings at 20%, forcing Ripple to cut its near‑50% control and shifting oversight of large tokens to the CFTC, affecting exchanges and investors.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
United States Crypto Market Clarity Bill Faces Uncertain July 4 Deadline
The U.S. White House aims to pass the Crypto Market Clarity Act by July 4, but procedural and political hurdles make the deadline doubtful, leaving the bill’s future uncertain.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
US crypto firms pressure Senate over CLARITY Act and market‑structure bill
Crypto firms, led by Coinbase, clash with the White House over a market‑structure bill and urge the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act with developer protections intact.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
US Senate advances CLARITY Act to protect crypto developers
US Senate moves forward with the CLARITY Act, backed by Solana Institute CEO Kristin Smith and over 60 crypto leaders, to shield open‑source blockchain developers from being treated as financial intermediaries.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
US Senate Advances CLARITY Act 2025 Targeting Crypto Regulation and XRP
The US Senate is poised to vote on the CLARITY Act 2025, a crypto‑regulation bill that would clarify SEC/CFTC oversight and cement XRP’s commodity status, after a letter from over 200 crypto firms urging its up
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
US Congress moves forward on digital asset tax and regulatory reforms
The U.S. House is reviewing seven digital‑asset tax bills while the Senate passed the CLARITY Act, both aiming to reshape crypto taxation and regulation and drawing mixed industry reactions.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Galaxy Research cuts CLARITY Act passage odds to 60% amid Senate schedule concerns
Galaxy Research cut the CLARITY Act’s passage odds to 60%, citing Senate schedule congestion and unresolved policy issues, though it still views the crypto‑regulation bill as viable.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
U.S. Senate Moves Forward with Crypto CLARITY Act
The CLARITY Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee and is set for a floor vote, aiming to assign crypto oversight to the SEC or CFTC. Analysts now see a 60% chance of 2026 passage amid schedule delays and a ‑
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
US Senate Republicans Push for Clear Crypto Capital Rules
Senate Republicans led by Cynthia Lummis sent a May 27 letter to U.S. regulators urging a technology‑neutral crypto capital framework, criticizing the Basel Committee’s 1,250% risk weight and pressing the CLARY
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
US Senate moves CLARITY Act toward passage, shaping digital asset regulation
The CLARITY Act, a U.S. bill to define regulatory authority for digital assets, has been placed on the Senate calendar and is poised for a floor vote before the July recess, drawing support from senators and a‑
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
US Senate moves closer to passing Crypto CLARITY Act
Senator Lummis says the Crypto CLARITY Act may be debated before the July recess, but a vote is likely by August. The bill, cleared by two Senate committees, seeks regulatory clarity for digital assets and US‑D
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
US Senate Advances Crypto Clarity Act Amid Industry Pushback
SEC chair Paul Atkins says the US Senate will likely pass the Clarity Act to define crypto assets, while JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon criticizes the bill and Coinbase's stablecoin offerings.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 9 sources
US SEC Schedules CLARITY Act Roundtable as Crypto Regulation Takes Shape
The SEC has scheduled a CLARITY Act roundtable, aiming to shift crypto oversight to the CFTC. Coinbase backs the bill, calling it a generational chance for stablecoins, as the Senate races to act before May 21.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
US Senate delays cut odds for CLARITY Act crypto bill
Prediction‑market odds for the CLARITY Act crypto bill fell to 49% as Senate delays, a packed agenda, and internal GOP disputes hinder progress, though lawmakers still aim for a summer floor vote.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Ripple backs US Clarity Act, says it could unlock a multi‑trillion‑dollar crypto market
Ripple supports the US Clarity Act, claiming it could unlock a multi‑trillion‑dollar crypto market for 67 million investors.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
US Senate advances Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
US Senate moves the CLARITY Act forward, proposing a three‑tier crypto regulatory framework.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
U.S. Senate Banking Committee Advances CLARITY Bill to Boost DeFi Integration
Senate Banking Committee advances CLARITY bill, aiming to clarify DeFi rules as crypto ties with traditional finance deepen.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Congress debates crypto bill amid Trump conflicts of interest concerns and allies' warnings
Crypto bill faces bipartisan scrutiny amid Trump-related conflicts of interest allegations and warnings from allies about political and financial fallout.

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