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Senate Banking Committee Advances Digital Asset Clarity Act in 15-9 Vote
The Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 on May 14, 2026 to advance the digital asset market structure bill known as the Clarity Act, with two Democratic senators in support. Bitcoin climbed to $82,000 before trading at $81,500, up 2.5 percent for the day. AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems also began trading, surging as much as 100 percent above its IPO price.
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The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act on May 14, 2026 in a 15-9 bipartisan vote that included support from two Democratic senators. The digital asset market structure bill now moves forward to the full Senate. Bitcoin immediately rose to $82,000 following the committee vote before retreating to $81,500.
5 percent. The gains came as traders reacted to the regulatory progress on the Clarity Act, a long-awaited measure that would establish a framework for federal oversight of digital assets. Crypto-linked stocks moved sharply higher in the same session.
Coinbase (COIN) stock surged 8 percent on May 14, 2026 while Strategy (MSTR) climbed 7 percent. 6 percent as investors bet that clearer rules could bring more institutional participation. USDC stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL) and Bullish (BLSH) both pared early morning declines.
The upbeat sentiment spilled into traditional markets. The Nasdaq 100 hit a fresh record high on May 14, 2026 and the S&P 500 also reached a new record. AI and data-center stocks rallied alongside crypto names, led by the public debut of Cerebras Systems.
5 billion in its IPO. The IPO was priced at $185 per share, valuing the AI chipmaker at about $40 billion. 1 billion, and shares surged as much as 100 percent above the IPO price.
Data-center operators that previously focused on bitcoin mining also posted strong gains. Keel Infrastructure (KEEL), formerly known as Bitfarms, jumped 9 percent on May 14, 2026. IREN stock gained 5 percent while Hive Digital (HIVE) gained 8 percent.
