Democrats Block Clarity Act, Stalling Digital Asset Regulation

Democrats killed the Clarity Act

Democrats should remember the people they represent and do what's best for them, not what's best for their political calculus, consultants, and special interests, writes Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.).

Democrats block Clarity Act, stalling digital asset regulation

The stalling of digital asset regulation perpetuates uncertainty, potentially hindering innovation and market stability in the crypto sector.

White House Blames Democrats After Crypto Clarity Act Stalls in Senate

The bill would divide digital-asset oversight between the CFTC and SEC. Democrats cited concerns about President Trump’s crypto ties and ethics issues in the legislation.

CLARITY Act Stalls; Stablecoin Industry Comes of Age: XREX Group Hosts Stablecoin Summit 2026 in Singapore with Curve and Bridge

SINGAPORE, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Senate's recent cloture vote on the CLARITY Act fell short of the threshold needed to advance the bill, underscoring the still-evolving path toward greater regulatory clarity for digital assets. Yet the market is moving ahead. Stablecoins also feature prominently in the bill, including the debate over whether payment stablecoins should be allowed to offer interest or yield. The market has...