CLARITY Act Hits A Senate Wall: Crypto CEOs Furious, Senators Defend 'No' Votes

The CLARITY Act, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, failed to reach the 60-vote threshold in the U.S. Senate despite strong backing from crypto CEOs like Coinbase's Brian Armstrong. Senators who opposed the Act cited bipartisan negotiations will continue, and key industry figures urge regulators like the SEC and CFTC to drive clearer crypto rules under existing authority.

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