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New CLARITY Act Draft Adds Sunset Ethics Ban on Trump's Crypto Ties, But Democrats Aren't Sold
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Fusion42 · 23 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act draft now includes a sunset ethics ban on presidential crypto conflicts of interest, expiring in 2029, with DOJ enforcement—but Democratic co-sponsor Senator Alsobrooks has signalled the provision is unserious and unacceptable in its current form.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 40 sources have reported it between 22 Jul 2026 and 19 Oct 2026.
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You're building in crypto: a bill you thought would pass just hit a wall because even its Democratic sponsors won't accept the compromise language. The ethics fight is live again, and the window to shape the final text closes in days—contact Lummis's office now if you have skin in the conflict-of-interest rules.
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40 sources · first reported 22 Jul 2026 · latest 19 Oct 2026
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