Senate blocks Clarity Act, crypto prices fall
Bitcoin and other digital assets fell after the US Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act in a procedural vote that needed 60 votes and lost 49-50. Bitcoin dropped as much as 5.3% to $74,910 and ether fell over 8%, while shares of Coinbase closed 10% lower and Circle fell 11%. The bill would have given the Commodity Futures Trading Commission primary regulatory authority and included ethics and stablecoin provisions; its defeat removed a policy catalyst and accelerated liquidations, with nearly $300 million in bullish bets wiped out before the vote.
Senate rejection removed a regulatory catalyst and sparked a crypto selloff
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The Senate vote failed 49-50 and did not reach the 60 votes needed. The bill would have given the CFTC primary regulatory authority. Markets may stay volatile and lawmakers may wait for a new Congress.
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