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U.S. Senate Banking chair seeks to pass Clarity Act, hopes for clearer rules

U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (팀 스콧) publicly voiced support for pushing through the Clarity Act, a bill setting a regulatory framework for the U.S. cryptocurrency market. The remarks followed Senator Cynthia Lummis releasing a revised draft. The proposal, developed jointly by the Senate Banking and Agriculture committees, outlines a shared regulatory structure for crypto and digital commodities in the United States.

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Seven U.S. Democratic senators oppose release of current CLARITY bill draft, call for fixes to key provisions

A U.S. Senate crypto market structure bill known as the CLARITY bill faces public opposition from seven Democratic senators, clouding prospects for passage this year. The senators said the current draft fails to adequately address key issues including ethics rules for elected officials, consumer protection, illicit finance prevention, conflicts of interest and market integrity. Republicans released a revised draft the same day, while party leaders said they plan to proceed with a vote soon.

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U.S. Republicans release revised CLARITY bill package as vote nears amid ethics provision dispute

U.S. Senate Republicans released a revised, consolidated version of the CLARITY bill to set a federal framework for digital asset market structure, as the crypto industry urges a floor vote before the summer recess. Democrats are strongly opposing ethics provisions and expanded Justice Department authority, seen as key obstacles to passage. With 60 votes required, Republicans need at least seven Democratic votes. The Senate is expected to recess in about two weeks.