Crypto industry gave $8 million to Clarity Act lobbyists who didn't close the deal

Crypto industry gave $8 million to Clarity Act lobbyists who didn't close the deal

In the first half of this year, the sector poured millions into lobbying, with most of it tied to pushing the U.S. market structure bill to a goal it never reached.

Crypto Firms Spent $8 Million Lobbying For The CLARITY Act. The Effort Failed.

Coinbase led an industry lobbying effort that spread money across in-house teams, trade groups and dozens of outside firms during the first half of 2026.

Analysis Ties About $8 Million in Crypto Lobbying to Clarity Act Effort

Federal disclosures show at least $13 million in crypto-related lobbying during the first half of 2026 before the Senate blocked the bill’s immediate advance.