Senate Fails to Pass CLARITY Act, Impact on XRP and Crypto Market
The Senate failed to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act due to a lack of support during Tuesday's procedural vote. The bill needed at least six Democratic votes to reach the required threshold but fell short with only one Republican defector, resulting in a 49-50 vote count. Republicans had made last-minute concessions over the weekend, including tighter ethics restrictions, while Democrats sought stronger safeguards related to President Trump’s crypto holdings. The CLARITY Act was seen as critical for XRP due to Ripple's ongoing legal battle with the SEC; it would have classified XRP as a digital commodity under federal law. Without this legislative clarity, XRP remains vulnerable to potential regulatory shifts and court challenges. At the time of the vote failure, XRP traded around $1.39-$1.40 but remained above its recent support level near $1.35. The failed vote adds uncertainty for crypto markets ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision scheduled for the following day. While a hawkish Fed outcome could further pressure XRP toward $1, market observers believe it is unlikely to fall below that threshold solely due to this legislative setback.
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Topics: CLARITY Act Ripple vs. SEC Senate vote XRP regulation