From Capitol Hill to Federal Agencies: The Crypto Industry Pivots Its Washington Strategy After the Clarity Act’s Collapse

For nearly two years, the crypto industry’s Washington, D.C. playbook was tethered to a single, monolithic ambition: legislative clarity. For industry leaders, lobbyists, and venture capitalists, the path forward was straightforward. Pass a comprehensive market-structure law through Congress, and the chaotic era of regulation-by-enforcement would finally recede. With clear statutory definitions separating commodities from securities,…

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Legislative Gridlock: The Clarity Act Fails to Advance, Leaving Crypto Regulation in Regulatory Limbo

In a decisive blow to the digital asset industry’s hopes for a comprehensive legislative framework, the United States Senate blocked consideration of the "Clarity Act" on Tuesday. The failed motion, which resulted in a 50-49 vote, effectively stalls the Republican-led initiative to codify a federal roadmap for regulating cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and associated blockchain enterprises. The…

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Crypto Advocates Fire Warning Shot at U.S. Senate Following CLARITY Act Stalemate Ahead of Midterms

WASHINGTON — The political battle lines between the digital asset sector and Capitol Hill hardened dramatically on Tuesday after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the much-anticipated CLARITY Act. The legislative setback—which halted a critical procedural vote—swiftly triggered an aggressive response from the cryptocurrency advocacy ecosystem. Stand With Crypto, a prominent Coinbase-backed grassroots advocacy coalition,…

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A House Divided: Goldman Sachs Breaks Ranks as the "Clarity Act" Nears Senate Showdown

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of Washington and the executive suites of Wall Street, Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon has publicly endorsed the "Clarity Act," a landmark piece of legislation poised to reshape the digital asset landscape in the United States. Solomon’s support places the investment banking giant…

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The Final Frontier: Inside the Senate’s Last-Ditch Effort to Pass the Clarity Act

The U.S. cryptocurrency sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. After months of legislative maneuvering, industry lobbying, and high-stakes partisan friction, the latest—and potentially final—draft of the long-awaited "Clarity Act" has begun circulating in the U.S. Senate. This 616-page legislative behemoth represents the most significant attempt to date to formalize the legal status of digital assets…

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The Clarity Act Stalls: Legislative Gridlock and the High-Stakes Future of U.S. Crypto Policy

By PYMNTS July 17, 2026 As the August 7 Senate recess approaches, a profound sense of urgency has gripped the cryptocurrency industry. The proposed "Clarity Act," a landmark piece of legislation intended to provide a comprehensive federal framework for digital assets, is facing significant headwinds. With only three weeks remaining before lawmakers depart for their…

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The Morning Minute: Strategy’s Cash Pivot and the High-Stakes Gridlock of the CLARITY Act

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter providing an analytical lens on the rapidly evolving digital asset landscape. The following analysis and opinions are those of Tyler Warner and do not necessarily reflect the views of Decrypt. For a deeper dive into these stories, subscribe to our daily news show, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify….

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The Race Against Time: Why the Clarity Act Represents a Pivotal Moment for U.S. Crypto Policy

By PYMNTS | July 8, 2026 As the legislative clock ticks toward an August 7 deadline, the U.S. Senate finds itself at a defining crossroads regarding the future of digital assets. The Clarity Act, a bipartisan proposal intended to establish a long-awaited federal framework for cryptocurrency, is facing a precarious path forward. With senators returning…

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