Aug 15, 2026
CLARITY Act Survives for Now, Senate Vote Slips to September
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act missed the Senate’s August window but is expected to get another vote after lawmakers return in September.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act survived a difficult week in Washington but missed the Senate’s August window. According to CoinDesk, the crypto market structure legislation is expected to get another shot after lawmakers return in September.
The delay raises the stakes for the broader policy landscape. If the legislation collapses and lawmakers have to start over next year, Democrats are likely to have a more prominent role in drafting new rules. The White House meeting this week and new agency rulemakings are seen as attempts to keep momentum alive in the meantime.