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Did the Crypto Industry Blow Its Best Chance at Regulatory Clarity? Patrick McHenry Thinks So
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Fusion42 · 9 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The cryptocurrency industry in the United States missed a key opportunity to gain comprehensive regulatory clarity when the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate, with former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry attributing the failure largely to the industry's unwillingness to accept achievable compromises.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 30 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 13 Nov 2026.
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You face a longer wait for clear crypto rules after the US Senate stalled the CLARITY Act. Reassess plans based on ongoing regulatory uncertainty to avoid costly missteps.
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30 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 13 Nov 2026
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