{"id":16534,"date":"2026-09-11T15:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/?p=16534"},"modified":"2026-09-11T15:40:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T15:40:09","slug":"clarity-act-faces-crucial-senate-vote-as-passage-odds-fall-to-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/11\/clarity-act-faces-crucial-senate-vote-as-passage-odds-fall-to-10\/","title":{"rendered":"CLARITY Act faces crucial Senate vote as passage odds fall to 10%"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The US crypto market is approaching another important moment. On Tuesday, September 15, the Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote that could determine whether lawmakers begin debating the <strong>Digital Asset Market Clarity Act<\/strong>, commonly known as the CLARITY Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill has strong backing from the Trump administration. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly urged senators to pass it, while President Donald Trump has also engaged directly with lawmakers. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has gone even further, saying he expects the bill to pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the political support does not match the current odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galaxy Digital has sharply reduced its estimate for the bill\u2019s chances of passing in 2026, cutting it from around <strong>75% in May to roughly 10%<\/strong>. Prediction markets are also pricing the probability of enactment in the low teens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That creates a striking gap between the people pushing for the bill and those pricing its chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treasury Secretary pushes Senate to pass CLARITY Act<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treasury Secretary <strong>Scott Bessent<\/strong> has publicly called on the Senate to advance the CLARITY Act, arguing that clearer rules for digital assets would provide regulatory certainty and strengthen the United States\u2019 competitive position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The administration has treated crypto policy as a priority since early 2025. Bessent has also previously linked the growth of stablecoins to demand for US Treasury securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes his latest comments notable is the timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sitting Treasury Secretary directly advocating for a specific piece of market structure legislation just days before a Senate procedural vote is unusual. It places significant institutional weight behind the bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, political pressure should not be confused with evidence that the legislation has enough votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two are separate issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Senate is actually voting on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headlines may describe Tuesday as a \u201cSenate vote on CLARITY,\u201d but that description leaves out an important detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate is <strong>not voting on the bill itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Majority Leader John Thune filed cloture on August 8. The vote scheduled for <strong>2:15 p.m. Eastern on September 15<\/strong> concerns cloture on the motion to proceed to <strong>H.R. 3633<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In simple terms, senators will be deciding whether to begin debating the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The motion requires <strong>60 votes<\/strong> to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If cloture succeeds, the Senate can begin debate and work through amendments. Another cloture vote would eventually be required to end debate and move toward final passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the vote fails, lawmakers could try again, rewrite portions of the bill or decide to move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That distinction matters. A failed vote would not necessarily mean senators have rejected crypto market structure legislation on its merits. It would mean that fewer than 60 senators were willing to allow debate to begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why CLARITY Act passage odds have fallen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galaxy Digital\u2019s move from a <strong>75% probability in May to about 10% now<\/strong> reflects several unresolved political problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ethics provision remains unresolved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest sticking points is a provision dealing with federal officials issuing or sponsoring digital assets while in office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republicans released language in July that would give the Justice Department sole enforcement authority and include a 2029 sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Democrats rejected that proposal the same day, focusing their objections on how the provision would be enforced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No publicly announced replacement has emerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The votes are not there yet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republicans control <strong>53 Senate seats<\/strong>, meaning at least seven Democrats would need to support the bill even if every Republican voted yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But at least two Republican defections have been expected, meaning the actual number of Democratic votes needed could be higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate Banking Committee previously advanced the legislation by a <strong>15-9 vote<\/strong>, with only two Democrats supporting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That vote provided an early indication of how difficult it could be to build a bipartisan coalition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Senate calendar is getting tighter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The timing is another problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate has a limited window before the October recess, while appropriations deadlines and the November midterm elections are competing for lawmakers\u2019 attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complex financial legislation becomes harder to move when floor time is limited and lawmakers are increasingly focused on the election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opposition has expanded beyond the ethics issue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill is also facing opposition over federal preemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York\u2019s attorney general has criticized the legislation, arguing that it could weaken state and local authority to pursue cryptocurrency fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That type of objection may be more difficult to resolve because it affects the broader division of regulatory authority rather than a single provision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some developments have helped the bill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the low odds, not everything has moved against CLARITY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National Sheriffs\u2019 Association dropped its opposition on September 3<\/strong>, moving to a neutral position after negotiating changes to the bill\u2019s illicit finance provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not create a new vote for the legislation, but it removes one potential reason lawmakers could use to oppose it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The White House has also become more directly involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Trump met with senators alongside executives from Ripple and Coinbase and the SEC chairman. That demonstrates that the administration is willing to spend political capital on the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership has also taken action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than allowing H.R. 3633 to sit on the calendar after the August recess, Thune filed cloture and scheduled the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, the political effort around the bill is clearly real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem is that the vote arithmetic remains difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why CLARITY is harder than the stablecoin bill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some observers may wonder why the Senate managed to pass crypto legislation on stablecoins but is struggling with market structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The answer is that the two bills are fundamentally different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>GENIUS Act<\/strong>, which was signed in July 2025, focused on one product: payment stablecoins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stablecoin companies had an incentive to support federal regulation because a clear licensing framework could be preferable to continued uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Market structure legislation is much broader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CLARITY Act has to address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How different digital assets are classified<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which assets fall under SEC or CFTC jurisdiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration rules for exchanges and intermediaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rules for brokers, dealers and custodians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protections for certain software developers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal preemption of conflicting state rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That larger scope creates more opportunities for disagreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ethics provision also adds another politically sensitive issue that was largely absent from the stablecoin debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lesson from the GENIUS Act is therefore not that crypto legislation automatically passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is that narrower legislation with a clear industry constituency and fewer major opponents can be easier to move through Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The gap between political support and market odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most interesting part of the CLARITY debate may be the difference between what Washington is doing and what prediction markets are pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several possible explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The odds could be wrong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prediction markets and research firms rely heavily on publicly available information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senate leadership, however, may have access to private conversations and a better understanding of where individual senators stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decision to schedule the vote could itself suggest that leadership believes the situation is more favorable than outside estimates indicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The vote could be part of a longer strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if cloture fails, holding the vote gives lawmakers a clear record of who supported or opposed the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That could help shape negotiations later in the year or during the next Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A failed vote can therefore still provide useful political information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The administration may want to demonstrate its commitment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also value in being seen to fight for crypto legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The administration has made digital asset policy a priority, and publicly supporting CLARITY demonstrates that commitment regardless of whether the bill ultimately passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The key evidence will come from Tuesday\u2019s roll call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If cloture passes comfortably, the current odds may have significantly underestimated private support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it fails narrowly, the administration\u2019s effort was genuine but insufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it fails by a wide margin, the vote may have been more about creating a political record than passing the bill immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the crypto industry is doing matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry statements are easy to find, but actions may be more revealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has publicly expressed confidence that the bill will pass. Coinbase and Ripple executives have also participated in White House discussions about the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The broader crypto industry has spent heavily on political activity, with its super PAC network entering the election cycle with hundreds of millions of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That raises an important question: what happens to that spending as the vote approaches?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If companies believe the bill is genuinely within reach, they have an incentive to increase targeted lobbying and advertising efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they believe the vote is already lost, preserving resources for November or the next Congress could make more sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes the industry&#8217;s spending and lobbying activity an important signal to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens if Tuesday&#8217;s vote succeeds?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A successful cloture vote would be important, but it would <strong>not mean the CLARITY Act has passed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Senate would simply move into debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There would still be an amendment process, another cloture vote and ultimately the need for House action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four broad scenarios could follow Tuesday&#8217;s vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloture succeeds comfortably<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill enters debate with enough momentum to begin the amendment process. The legislative calendar then becomes the major obstacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloture succeeds narrowly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill advances, but its political foundation remains fragile. Every amendment and subsequent vote could reopen negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloture fails narrowly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership could attempt another vote or restructure the legislation. The senators who voted against cloture would become an obvious target for future negotiations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloture fails badly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legislation could effectively move into the next Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That would leave the US crypto market operating under the existing regulatory framework for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the CLARITY Act would actually change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vote-count debate can overshadow what the legislation itself would do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill is a <strong>616-page proposal<\/strong> containing several major changes to the US digital asset regulatory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital asset classification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legislation would establish statutory categories for digital commodities and distinguish them from securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would also include a grandfather provision covering certain tokens linked to exchange-traded products at the beginning of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CFTC jurisdiction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spot trading involving digital commodities would move under the jurisdiction of the <strong>Commodity Futures Trading Commission<\/strong>, while the SEC would retain authority over digital assets classified as securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New registration requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill would create registration categories for digital commodity exchanges, brokers, dealers and custodians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Existing firms could use provisional registration while regulators develop the necessary rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Developer protections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposal would also provide a shield for certain non-custodial software developers by excluding them from money-transmitter treatment under the Bank Secrecy Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Federal preemption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill would establish federal authority that could override conflicting state rules for covered assets and intermediaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That provision is one of the reasons state officials have raised objections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passing the bill would not immediately create a finished regulatory system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important point is that enactment would not instantly produce a fully operational market structure framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some provisions, including the grandfather clause and developer protections, would take effect upon enactment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other elements, particularly the new registration regimes, would require years of agency rulemaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means even a successful vote this year would begin a longer implementation process rather than immediately resolving every regulatory question facing crypto companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are the key senators?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The central question is where the required Democratic votes will come from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two Democrats who previously supported advancing the legislation through the Banking Committee are an obvious starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond them, attention is likely to focus on Democrats who participated in negotiations over the ethics provision during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those lawmakers were willing to negotiate, but ultimately rejected the July proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That makes the ethics provision particularly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a new compromise appears before Tuesday, it could dramatically change the political calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Republican support is another factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If two Republicans defect, Democrats must provide at least seven votes. If three Republicans break ranks, the Democratic requirement rises to eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why the final Senate count may depend on a relatively small group of lawmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens to crypto regulation if CLARITY fails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A failed cloture vote would not cause the US crypto market to collapse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies would continue operating under the existing regulatory framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The joint <strong>SEC-CFTC interpretive release from March 2026<\/strong> currently provides clarity for a number of digital assets and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that framework is agency policy rather than federal law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A future commission could change or withdraw it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That creates a longer-term problem for companies making major infrastructure and investment decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lack of a permanent statutory framework also means newer digital assets could continue facing uncertainty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State-level regulatory differences would remain in place as well, leaving companies to navigate a patchwork of rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest cost of failure, therefore, would likely be <strong>continued uncertainty rather than an immediate market disruption<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to watch before and after the vote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several developments could provide clues about Tuesday&#8217;s outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Senate roll call:<\/strong> The individual senators voting yes could reveal whether another attempt is realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An ethics compromise:<\/strong> Any new enforcement arrangement could be a major signal that negotiators have found a path toward the required votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Republican defections:<\/strong> A third Republican no vote would materially increase the number of Democrats needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Galaxy and prediction markets:<\/strong> A sharp move in probability estimates before Tuesday could indicate that new information is reaching traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Leadership&#8217;s response:<\/strong> After the vote, the most important question may be whether Senate leaders plan to refile, restructure or abandon the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The bottom line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The CLARITY Act has something many crypto bills have lacked: strong support from the White House, Treasury and major industry players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But political support alone does not produce 60 Senate votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galaxy Digital&#8217;s decision to cut its 2026 passage estimate from <strong>75% to around 10%<\/strong> highlights the central problem. The administration is pushing hard, but the bipartisan coalition needed to move the bill forward has not publicly materialized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday&#8217;s vote will provide the clearest evidence yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A successful cloture vote would prove that private negotiations have produced more support than public estimates suggest. A narrow failure would show that the political push was real but insufficient. A decisive defeat could signal that US crypto market structure legislation will have to wait for another opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For now, the most important number is not 10%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is <strong>60<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. The legislation and scheduled vote discussed above are subject to change, and probability estimates from third parties can change at any time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US crypto market is approaching another important moment. On Tuesday, September 15, the Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote that could determine whether lawmakers begin debating the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act. The bill has strong backing from the Trump administration. 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