Senate fails to advance crypto clarity bill amid Trump's crypto wealth
The Senate fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on September 15, with a 50-49 procedural vote that included some Republican opposition. Democrats used President Trump's financial disclosure, which reported more than $1.4 billion in 2025 crypto-related income including nearly $800 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million from meme coin sales, to challenge the bill's ethics provisions. Republicans argued the measure would provide market clarity, strengthen disclosures and preserve anti-fraud authority. The defeat leaves U.S. crypto regulation uncertain and the split over agency roles unresolved ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Senate failed to advance the digital asset clarity bill
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The Senate considered the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and the bill failed to pass a procedural hurdle. The vote was 50-49 and did not reach 60 votes. The bill may not return before the 2026 midterm elections and regulatory uncertainty…
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