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CLARITY Act Gains Momentum: Crypto Regulation Bill

CLARITY Act Gains Momentum: Crypto Regulation Bill

Key Questions

What is the CLARITY Act and its recent changes?

The CLARITY Act is crypto market infrastructure legislation whose odds of passage have risen to 39.5%. Updated language includes a ban on presidents issuing crypto.

Why are key senators important to the CLARITY Act's progress?

Senators Warren, Gallego, and Gillibrand are key to watch as Democrats have not yet reviewed the proposal. The tight calendar before recess adds pressure.

What ethics provision was added to the CLARITY Act?

The White House sent new ethics language to Senate Republicans that bans presidents from crypto issuance. This aims to address potential conflicts in the bill.

The CLARITY Act sees odds jump to 39.5% after White House sends ethics language to Senate Republicans. New provision bans presidents from crypto issuance. Democrats have not yet seen the proposal, and the calendar is tight before recess. Key senators to watch: Warren, Gallego, Gillibrand.

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Updated Jul 22, 2026