CLARITY Act Fails to Pass in U.S. Senate, Regulatory Status Quo Continues
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What happened
The CLARITY Act failed to pass in the U.S. Senate on September 22, 2026. The defeat followed a 49-50 Senate vote on September 15, 2026, which was the procedural vote on the market structure bill. The Act was intended to define how the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission should oversee crypto markets, including spot markets.
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Why it matters
The failure of the CLARITY Act means that the promised transparent federal markets framework and a clear designating framework for digital-asset exchanges will not materialize. Cryptocurrency companies must continue adhering to existing anti-money laundering requirements mandated by the Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN regulations, and OFAC sanctions programs.
The debate surrounding the CLARITY Act is underway in the U.S. Senate, impacting current U.S. policy.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Rejection of the CLARITY Act by the Senate is causing slow inflows.1 source
The CLARITY Act failed to pass in the U.S. Senate.1 source
The stalled Clarity Act is now focused on financial regulation, involving the White House and U.S. Treasury.1 source
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The debate surrounding the CLARITY Act is underway in the U.S. Senate, impacting current U.S. policy.Also in this story
- Scott Bessent urged the U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act on September 10, 2026.
- Haider Rafique discusses the prospects of the Clarity Act in the Senate as OKX plans to expand its strategic partnership with ICE.
- Tim Scott is pushing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act through the Senate, supported by the crypto industry.
- Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are involved in the ongoing debate regarding the CLARITY Act in the U.S. Senate.
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Related events
- The American Bankers Association and Anchorage Digital urged the Senate and Congress to detail and pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
- John Fetterman voted on the CLARITY Act proposal, a piece of legislation shaping cryptocurrency rules, while representing Pennsylvania interests.
- Senator Thune advanced the Clarity Act in the Senate, supporting President Trump's policy goals.
- The CLARITY Act, which defines the SEC's jurisdiction, has moved between the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- CLARITY Act revisions are being addressed in the Senate regarding market structure concerns, involving Bitcoin.