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This bill could reshape crypto in America -- and it's sparking a major battle

Sep 15, 2026 · Rafael Nam

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This bill could reshape crypto in America -- and it's sparking a major battle
The Clarity Act would set a regulatory framework for the crypto sector for the first time in the U.S. But whether it can clear a key procedural hurdle in the Senate remains uncertain.
The Clarity Act would set a regulatory framework for the crypto sector for the first time in the U.S. But whether it can clear a key procedural hurdle in the Senate remains uncertain.

The legislation would establish rules of the road for the crypto sector for the first time — but opponents are up in arms, and the bill faces an uncertain prospect in the Senate.

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