Clarity Act

Clarity Act

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)

Policy

Trump's crypto riches loom over Clarity Act talks to ban conflicts for U.S. officials

Discussion among Democrats have fixed on the president's personal gains when hashing out the crypto market structure bill's ethics provision.

Tom Emmer, Donald Trump (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

Signs of life?: State of Crypto

Several sources told CoinDesk that a new draft of the Clarity Act may drop this week, but challenges remain.

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

Policy

Newest version of crypto Clarity Act may drop as soon as next week, sources say

After a long stretch without breakthroughs in the crypto market structure bill, insiders say a new draft may emerge in a final push for late-July action — though it still lacks bipartisan buy-in.

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