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Senate Punts CLARITY Act to September as Democrats Demand Trump Crypto Divestiture
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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Senate postponed voting on the CLARITY Act, a cryptocurrency regulation bill, to September due to unresolved disputes including a requirement for former President Trump to divest crypto assets. The bill aims to clarify regulatory authority over cryptocurrencies, assigning most digital asset activity to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, but faces Democratic opposition blocking a floor vote.
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The Senate delay and ethical standoff in the CLARITY Act signal a turbulent regulatory environment for crypto in the US. You should reassess timelines for product launches reliant on clear rules and consider alternative markets until US clarity emerges.
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