Clarity Act

Clarity Act

Policy

Senator Lummis: Ethics, other provisions in crypto Clarity Act to be further discussed

Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of the lead negotiators on the bill, told CoinDesk she was "pleased" that the updated bill was ready for release.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Key Democratic lawmakers say crypto Clarity Act 'falls short' on ethics, other issues

Several of the Democrats most likely to vote for the crypto market structure bill said they had issues with the new draft published by Republicans earlier in the day.

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Policy

New draft of Clarity Act is out, and it would impose limits on Trump's crypto empire

Lawmakers have circulated text of the latest draft that will be pushed toward a Senate finish line, but they're still debating a core government-ethics piece.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Crypto Clarity Act still at mercy of ethics section as Democrats balk at Trump deal

The White House has circulated some details of the conflict-of-interest limits the president agreed to with Republican negotiators, but talks are still underway.

U.S. Capitol Building (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

White House pushes Senate Democrats to take 'historic' crypto Clarity Act ethics deal

Without revealing any details about the actual agreement from President Trump on potential presidential restrictions, his White House is urging its acceptance.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Clarity odds jump to 43% on Polymarket after unverified reports Trump agreed to ethics deal

Bettors moved the crypto market structure bill to a 43% chance of passing this year, up from a record low last week, though no bill text has appeared.

Clarity Act odds jump 11 points on Polymarket after reports Trump agreed to ethics deal. Britannica/SOPA Images)

Policy

The GENIUS Act turns 1: State of Crypto

The stablecoin-focused GENIUS Act became a law a year ago.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Polymarket traders cut Clarity Act passage odds to record low as Senate delay drags on

Polymarket bettors have cut the odds of the CLARITY Act passing this year to a record low as Senate negotiations over ethics provisions remain unresolved.

U.S. President Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

President Trump expected to meet with senators to work on ethics concerns in crypto bill

The most contentious piece of the crypto market structure bill is unresolved in the final weeks of Senate runway, and the president is expected to discuss it.

Donald Trump speaking at the White House crypto summit. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Some U.S. Senate Democrats come out against Clarity Act, calling it a 'corrupt' bill

Certain Democrats are taking an increasingly rigorous stand against the crypto market structure bill, which needs a significant number from their party to pass.

Democratic U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (left) and Chris Murphy (right) criticize the Clarity Act effort and the president's crypto dealings. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)