Crypto Clarity Act barrels toward disappointment barring last-minute Senate turnaround — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crypto-clarity-act-barrels-toward-disappointment-barring-last-minute-senate-turnaroundContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Senate blocks Crypto Clarity Act in 49-50 votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crypto-clarity-act-barrels-toward-disappointment-barring-last-minute-senate-turnaroundhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/crypto-clarity-act-barrels-toward-disappointment-barring-last-minute-senate-turnaround#u70685Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:07:05 +0000The US Senate defeated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 49-50 vote, leaving federal rules for digital assets unresolved. The bill failed following ethics disputes and a breakdown in negotiations between parties. Bitcoin prices reacted to the defeat, falling below $75,000. While cryptocurrency and fintech executives expressed fury over the outcome, opposing senators defended their votes. The failure follows a period of intense disagreement over Democratic demands and Republican counteroffers regarding the bill's structure and ethics constraints.Why it mattersThe legislation aimed