Senate Votes on Clarity Act as Crypto Industry and Banks Push for Passage
The Senate is set to hold a key procedural vote Tuesday on the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The bill requires Democratic support to overcome a filibuster but faces challenges due to ethics concerns involving President Donald Trump's crypto interests and opposition from banks over stablecoin provisions that could shift deposits away from traditional financial institutions. The legislation has stalled in the Senate despite clearing the Banking Committee earlier this year, with at least seven Democrats needed for passage. Last-minute lobbying efforts are intensifying as both sides push to finalize changes addressing ethics enforcement and banking concerns. An updated version of the bill was released over the weekend that includes compromises on stablecoin yield and ethics provisions brokered by bipartisan senators. Despite these adjustments, many Democratic lawmakers remain skeptical about supporting the measure without stronger consumer protections or clearer regulatory safeguards for crypto assets.
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