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CoinDeskFellow Says Clarity Act Would Expand CFTC Mandate Without Added Resources
A Brookings fellow stated that legislation expanding the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority over digital assets would require more staff, funding, and expertise. He noted the agency was originally designed for commodity futures markets and warned that new powers wit…
jpost.comTreasury Secretary Bessent Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Clarity Act
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated there will be no central bank digital currency and called on lawmakers to advance the Clarity Act to attract digital assets to the United States.
CoinDeskClarity Act Requires Crypto Tax Changes for Wider Use
The Clarity Act sets new regulatory definitions for digital assets. Author Robin Singh states that current tax reporting rules still create compliance problems for users and firms.
ambcrypto.comWhite House Seeks to Advance CLARITY Act by July 4
The White House is working to move the CLARITY Act forward before July 4. The bill aims to create a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets. Industry participants have cited regulatory uncertainty as a longstanding concern.
CoinDeskClarity Act Would Restrict Passive Crypto Yield Products
Proposed U.S. legislation would bar digital asset service providers from offering returns solely for holding tokens. The measure has cleared the Senate Banking Committee and could reach a full Senate vote as early as July.
CoinDeskHouse Majority Whip Tom Emmer Defends Crypto Developer Protections in Clarity Act
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said law enforcement concerns about crypto developer protections in the Clarity Act are overstated. He pointed to bipartisan Senate support and years of House work on the legislation.
americanbanker.comSenate Banking Committee Approves Clarity Act for Full Senate Vote
The Senate Banking Committee approved the Clarity Act last week. The bill now awaits a full Senate vote and reconciliation with other versions before reaching the White House.
forbes.comBitcoin Trades Near $77,000 After Rejection at 200-Day Moving Average
Bitcoin fell below its 200-day moving average at $82,200 following repeated rejections at that level. The move came after a vote on the CLARITY Act and coincided with $1 billion in outflows last week.
americanbanker.comSenate Banking Committee Advances Clarity Act on Digital Assets
The Senate Banking Committee passed a markup of the Clarity Act on May 17. The measure addresses regulatory definitions for digital assets. Committee action follows ongoing debate over cryptocurrency oversight.
cnbc.comSenate Banking Committee Advances Crypto Market Structure Bill
The Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support on May 15, 2026. The committee adopted seven amendments during the session. Senate negotiators must now merge it with a version from the Agriculture Committee before a potential floor vote.
cointelegraph.comSenate Passes Clarity Act on Digital Assets
The U.S. Senate passed the Clarity Act on digital assets. Senator Dave McCormick called for the bill to reach the Senate floor and be sent to the president's desk for signature. The legislation aims to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies and related technologies.
pymnts.comSenate 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 Sy…
nbcnews.comU.S. House Holds Vote on Crypto Clarity Act
The U.S. House held a vote on the crypto Clarity Act on May 14, 2026. CFTC Chair Mike Selig said the measure brings the United States closer to becoming the crypto capital of the world and will keep America the global hub for crypto innovation for years to come.
CoinDeskSenate Banking Committee Advances Crypto Clarity Act
The Senate Banking Committee passed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by a 15-9 bipartisan vote on May 14, 2026, sending the crypto market structure bill forward for further negotiations. Two Democrats joined Republicans after last-minute amendments on investor protections, ba…
CoinDeskSenate Banking Committee Advances Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee held a markup hearing on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14, 2026. Republicans and Democrats failed to reach full agreement on the bill's remaining provisions, including decentralized finance and government ethics rules.
cnbc.comSenate Banking Committee to Vote on Crypto Regulatory Bill
The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote Thursday on a 309-page bill known as the Clarity Act that would establish a regulatory framework for digital currencies. The legislation follows a series of policy developments favorable to the cryptocurrency industry since Presid…
valuewalk.comFidelity Announces Support for CLARITY Act on Digital Asset Regulation
The $7 trillion asset manager announced its support for the crypto legislation, describing it as a balanced approach that would ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in digital assets. Fidelity stated the CLARITY Act would bring statutory clarity to digital asset markets.
cnbc.comSenate Banking Committee Advances Digital Asset Clarity Act With Over 130 Amendments Ahead of Markup
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which passed the House in 2025, faces a Senate Banking Committee markup starting Thursday after Sens. Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks reached a deal on stablecoin yield. Democrats are pushing ethics provisions related to President Trump’s c…
ai-cio.comSenate Banking Committee to Consider Crypto Clarity Act This Week
The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to review the Clarity Act, legislation that would establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. The American Bankers Association sent an email urging bank executives to contact senators about concerns the bill does not sufficiently re…
middleeasteye.netABA Urges Banks to Contact Senators Over Stablecoin Yield Rules in Digital Asset Bill
ABA CEO Rob Nichols sent an emergency letter dated May 11, 2026, to every bank CEO calling for immediate engagement against a stablecoin yield provision in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ahead of a Senate Banking Committee markup on May 14. Coinbase's Paul Grewal and Sen. B…
cnbc.comSenate Banking Committee Schedules May 14 Markup of Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The Senate Banking Committee will meet on May 14, 2026 to consider the crypto market structure bill after postponing a markup in January 2026. Crypto industry groups welcomed the date as a step toward regulatory clarity, while a coalition of banking trade associations raised rema…
BenzingaSenate Banking Committee to Vote on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a markup hearing and vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on May 14 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The bill aims to establish regulatory oversight for digital assets including stablecoins. Banks have raised concerns that provisions on stablecoin…
americanbanker.comSenate Banking Committee Holds Markup on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a markup hearing for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 on May 14. The bill had been stalled since January over stablecoin yield provisions. A compromise text was released last week, though banking industry groups continue to expre…
finance.yahoo.comRobinhood CEO Says Congress Is Close to Passing Crypto Regulation Bill
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev stated the United States is very close to passing the Crypto Clarity Act. He said the legislation aims to ensure American dominance in digital finance. Tenev's comments come as the crypto industry anticipates regulatory developments under President Trump.
crowdfundinsider.comWhite House Adviser Patrick Witt Sets July 4 Target for Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
A senior White House digital assets adviser said the administration aims to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by July 4, with a Senate Banking Committee markup planned for this month. The adviser confirmed a stablecoin yield compromise has been reached and outlined a broa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPOLARIS National Security Group Issues Memo Urging Congress to Regulate Cryptocurrency for Security Reasons
POLARIS National Security released a memo urging Congress to address cryptocurrency as a national security concern rather than an economic one. The memo includes five policy recommendations amid Senate consideration of the CLARITY Act. Statements highlight cryptocurrency's role i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Trump Supports Crypto Legislation at Mar-a-Lago Event with Industry Leaders
President Donald Trump addressed a private gathering at Mar-a-Lago, expressing support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and urging banks to cease opposition. The event, attended by top holders of the $TRUMP memecoin and notable figures from the crypto sector, highlighted…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSenator Lummis Urges Congress to Pass Crypto Market Structure Legislation
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis called on Congress to enact crypto market structure legislation, specifically the Clarity Act. She stated that this represents the last opportunity to pass the bill until at least 2030. Lummis emphasized the need to protect America's financial future i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Calls for Passage of Crypto Clarity Act
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that it is time to pass the crypto Clarity Act. He expressed gratitude for bipartisan efforts by senators and staff over the past several months to strengthen the bill. The statement highlights ongoing legislative work on cryptocurrency regulat…