Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The United States Senate defeated the CLARITY Act in a 49-50 cloture vote, falling eleven votes short of the requirement and halting digital asset market structure legislation. Following the legislative defeat, Bitcoin moved to $76,000. Ripple Labs lobbied for the bill through Michael Best Strategies prior to the Senate vote. The failure leaves digital asset oversight to separate regulatory paths by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, while six blockchain groups have previously urged the SEC to clarify digital commodity rules independently.
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Bitcoin reached $76,000 following the Senate's 49-50 rejection of the CLARITY Act.
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Senate Defeats CLARITY Act as Bitcoin Hits $76,000
The United States Senate defeated the CLARITY Act in a 49-50 cloture vote, falling eleven votes short of the requirement and halting digital asset market structure legislation. Following the legislative defeat, Bitcoin moved to $76,000. Ripple Labs lobbied for the bill through Michael Best Strategies prior to the Senate vote. The failure leaves digital asset oversight to separate regulatory paths by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, while six blockchain groups have previously urged the SEC to clarify digital commodity rules independently.
Why it matters
The 49-50 Senate defeat ends over a year of bipartisan negotiations on the digital asset market structure. This legislative roadblock immediately impacts industry spending, evidenced by a drop in Coinbase lobbying during the third quarter. Without congressional action, the future of digital asset oversight remains tied to agency rulemaking and enforcement actions.
What is confirmed
- The Senate rejected cloture on the CLARITY Act by a 49-50 vote.
Still unconfirmed
- The Senate vote failure sent Bitcoin to $76,000.
- Ripple Labs lobbied on the CLARITY Act via Michael Best Strategies.
What to watch next
- Further actions by the SEC and CFTC regarding digital commodity rules.
- Potential future lobbying and legislative strategies by crypto groups and companies.
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- www.timesofblockchain.com — CLARITY Act Fails 49-50 in Senate, Ending Crypto's Push
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Senate Blocks CLARITY Act as Crypto Lobbying Drops
The United States Senate defeated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 49-50 cloture vote on September 15, 2026, halting over a year of bipartisan negotiations. The legislative defeat immediately impacted industry spending, with Coinbase lobbying dropping in the third quarter. Following the congressional failure, six blockchain groups urged the Securities and Exchange Commission to clarify digital commodity rules independently. Meanwhile, the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are pursuing separate regulatory paths, leaving the future of digital asset oversight to agency rulemaking and enforcement actions.
Why it matters
The failed legislation aimed to establish clear boundaries for digital asset classification, token fundraising, and exchange rules between the SEC and the CFTC. Structural friction plagued the bill prior to the vote, including strong opposition from a bipartisan coalition of 18 state attorneys general. These officials warned that the proposal would dismantle state-level enforcement against crypto fraud through indirect preemption authority.
What is confirmed
- The CLARITY Act failed a cloture vote in the Senate by a 49-50 margin on September 15, 2026.
- Coinbase lobbying fell in the third quarter following the Senate vote setback.
- Six blockchain groups urged the SEC to clarify digital commodity rules.
Still unconfirmed
- A bipartisan coalition of 18 state attorneys general argued the bill's qualified transaction loophole would give the SEC indirect preemption authority and gut state anti-fraud powers.
What to watch next
- Further SEC guidance regarding digital commodity rules following demands from blockchain groups
- Additional regulatory moves by CFTC Chairman Michael Selig concerning leveraged crypto trading
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SEC and CFTC Shift to Independent Crypto Rulemaking After Senate Defeat
The United States Senate blocked the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 49-50 cloture vote, ending over a year of bipartisan negotiations. With the legislation dead, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are establishing crypto regulations independently. A two-person SEC is currently drafting the industry rulebook through regulation rather than lawsuits. Meanwhile, CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is proposing new rules for leveraged crypto trading following the congressional failure.
Why it matters
The CLARITY Act aimed to define the market structure for digital assets and resolve disputes over investor protection and ethics. Its failure leaves a regulatory vacuum that federal agencies must now fill without legislative guidance. This shift moves the industry from a period of legal challenges toward a formalized regulatory framework.
What is confirmed
- The Senate defeated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with a 49-50 cloture vote.
- The SEC and CFTC are moving forward to establish crypto rules independently of Congress.
Still unconfirmed
- Hester Peirce has left the SEC.
- A two-person SEC is writing the crypto rulebook by regulation.
What to watch next
- The publication of the CFTC's proposed rules for leveraged crypto trading
- The release of the SEC's new regulatory rulebook
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US Senate Blocks Crypto Bill After Cloture Vote Fails
The United States Senate defeated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with a 49-50 cloture vote, ending over a year of bipartisan negotiations. Lawmakers clashed over crypto regulation, investor protection, and ethics rules before the vote. Following the defeat, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are moving forward to establish crypto rules independently of Congress. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig voiced disappointment in Congress after the legislation stalled as his agency proposes new rules for leveraged crypto trading.
Why it matters
The failure of the Clarity Act leaves a massive void in federal statutory oversight for digital assets, shifting the primary rulemaking burden directly onto federal agencies. Independent regulatory action by the SEC and CFTC creates a fragmented approach to digital asset supervision without congressional backing. Meanwhile, the crypto industry is already pivoting its political focus toward the 2026 midterms, directing organizational support toward Senate candidates in Ohio, Iowa, and New Hampshire.
What is confirmed
- The US Senate defeated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with a 49-50 cloture vote.
- All Democratic senators voted against the bill.
- CFTC Chairman Michael Selig voiced disappointment in Congress after the CLARITY Act stalled.
- The SEC and CFTC are moving forward with establishing crypto rules independently of Congress.
Still unconfirmed
- The White House agreed to ethics language in the bill barring public officials from issuing or sponsoring digital assets prior to the Senate vote.
What to watch next
- Action on SEC and CFTC independent rule dockets and comment deadlines
- Crypto industry political spending and candidate endorsements in Senate races for Ohio, Iowa, and New Hampshire in the 2026 midterms
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Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to Industry
The US Senate defeated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with a 49-50 cloture vote, ending over a year of bipartisan negotiations. All Democratic senators voted against the bill. The crypto industry is now turning to the 2026 midterms, with some organizations backing Senate candidates in Ohio, Iowa, and New Hampshire. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are moving forward with establishing crypto rules independently of Congress.
Why it matters
The defeat of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is a significant setback for the crypto industry, which had been seeking regulatory clarity. The industry is now looking to the 2026 midterms as a potential opportunity to advance its interests. The SEC and CFTC's efforts to establish crypto rules independently of Congress could have far-reaching implications for the industry.
What is confirmed
- The US Senate defeated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act with a 49-50 cloture vote.
- Every Democratic senator voted against the bill.
- The SEC and CFTC have initiated nine moves to establish crypto rules independently of Congress.
- Bitcoin prices fell nearly 4% to below $76,000 following the Tuesday vote.
- Prediction markets estimate only a 5.1% chance the bill becomes law by January 1, 2027.
- Stand With Crypto is backing Senate candidates in Ohio, Iowa, and New Hampshire.
What to watch next
- The 2026 midterm elections
- The SEC and CFTC's independent efforts to establish crypto rules
- The potential impact of regulatory uncertainty on crypto dealmaking
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Senate Blocks CLARITY Act; Regulators Take Lead on Crypto Rules
The U.S. Senate defeated the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 49-50 cloture vote, ending over a year of bipartisan negotiations. Every Democratic senator voted against the bill. While the legislation collapsed, the SEC and CFTC have initiated nine moves to establish crypto rules independently of Congress. Bitcoin prices fell nearly 4% to below $76,000 following the Tuesday vote. Prediction markets now estimate only a 5.1% chance the bill becomes law by January 1, 2027.
Why it matters
The crypto industry sought a federal rulebook to replace fragmented oversight. This failure shifts regulatory power away from legislative clarity and toward existing agency enforcement.
What is confirmed
- The CLARITY Act failed a 49-50 Senate cloture vote.
- The SEC and CFTC are taking steps to write crypto rules without the legislation.
Still unconfirmed
- Prediction markets place the odds of the bill becoming law by January 1, 2027 at 5.1%.
What to watch next
- Specific rule-making announcements from the SEC and CFTC
- Supreme Court rulings regarding SBF
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Senate Blocks Crypto Clarity Act in Major Blow to Industry
The US Senate has stalled the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency market. The bill's failure has left the industry uncertain about its future regulatory landscape. The Senate's 49-50 procedural vote confirmed the bill's demise. This development has significant implications for the crypto market, which has been seeking clear guidelines on its regulatory framework.
Why it matters
The crypto industry has been pushing for clear regulations to legitimize and stabilize the market. The Clarity Act was one of the key bills aimed at providing this clarity. Its failure has left regulators like the SEC and CFTC to fill the gap with their own rules. The industry is now waiting to see how these regulators will shape the market's future.
What is confirmed
- The US Senate stalled the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
- The bill required 60 votes to move forward but fell short with a 49-50 procedural vote.
- The Clarity Act's failure has left regulatory uncertainty for the digital asset market.
- The SEC and CFTC are now moving to write their own digital asset rules.
Still unconfirmed
- Democrats killed the Clarity Act
What to watch next
- SEC and CFTC's upcoming digital asset rules
- Industry reaction to the Senate's decision
- Next steps for crypto regulation in the US
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Bitcoin Holds Near $81,323 Following Federal Reserve Rate Signal
Bitcoin holds near USD 81,323 following a rate signal from the Federal Reserve, according to analytics insight. Digital assets such as Zcash and Solana extended their rallies with fresh gains. This price movement follows earlier market reactions to the Senate's failure to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which previously left the broader regulatory roadmap uncertain for the digital asset market. Market participants continue to track price action across top coin prices and analyst outlooks while regulators navigate tokenized stocks separately.
Why it matters
The Federal Reserve's recent rate signal has injected new momentum into cryptocurrency markets, lifting major tokens like Zcash and Solana. This price action unfolds against a backdrop of legislative uncertainty after the Senate failed to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. While comprehensive federal crypto legislation remains stalled, regulators are simultaneously advancing rules for blockchain-based tokenized stocks.
What is confirmed
- Bitcoin trades near USD 81,323 as Zcash and Solana extend their rally.
Still unconfirmed
- Joe Biden has recent news, announcements, tweets, and videos on The Economic Times.
What to watch next
- Further price action in Bitcoin, Zcash, and Solana following the Federal Reserve rate signal.
- Updates on U.S. regulatory rules for blockchain-.
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Bitcoin recovers slightly as SEC advances tokenized stock rules
Bitcoin prices rose 0.3% to open at $76,350.68 on Friday, September 18, 2026, as investors react to the Senate's failure to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. While the legislation faces an uncertain future, U.S. regulators are proceeding with the establishment of rules for blockchain-based tokenized stocks. This shift indicates a move toward specific asset tokenization despite the lack of a broader federal regulatory roadmap for the 2.3 trillion dollar cryptocurrency market.
Why it matters
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed a cloture vote 49-50 due to ethics disputes involving Donald Trump. This defeat leaves the SEC and CFTC as the primary guides for digital asset regulation.
What is confirmed
- Bitcoin opened at $76,350.68 on September 18, 2026, which is 0.3% higher than Thursday.
- The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act was defeated in the Senate.
Still unconfirmed
- U.S. regulators are moving ahead with rules for blockchain-based tokenized stocks.
What to watch next
- Further SEC guidance on tokenized stock regulations
- Potential reintroduction of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
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Senate Blockage of Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Leaves Regulation to Agencies
The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act following a 49-50 cloture vote. This failure leaves the 2.3 trillion dollar cryptocurrency market without a federal regulatory roadmap. Consequently, the SEC and CFTC will provide the primary guidance for digital assets. Bitcoin prices dropped 4% to 75,000 dollars immediately after the vote as the prospect of the bill passing this year disappeared. The collapse of the legislation stemmed from ethics disputes involving Donald Trump.
Why it matters
The bill aimed to create a unified federal framework for crypto assets. Without it, the industry remains stranded from a regulatory standpoint. This creates a reliance on existing agencies rather than new legislation.
What is confirmed
- The Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after a 49-50 cloture vote.
- The cryptocurrency market is valued at 2.3 trillion dollars.
- Bitcoin prices fell 4% to 75,000 dollars following the vote.
- The SEC and CFTC will provide guidance in the absence of a federal regulatory framework.
What to watch next
- New regulatory guidance issued by the SEC or CFTC
- Further legislative attempts to address digital asset clarity
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Senate Blocks Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in 49-50 Vote
The U.S. Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after a 49-50 cloture vote. The legislation intended to establish a regulatory roadmap for digital assets but collapsed due to disputes over ethics concerns regarding Donald Trump. The failure leaves the $2.3 trillion cryptocurrency market without clear federal rules. Following the vote, Bitcoin prices fell 4% to $75,000 as expectations for the bill's passage this year vanished.
Why it matters
The bill sought to provide a structured regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. Its failure occurs during an election year and despite support from Donald Trump. The decision maintains the current state of regulatory uncertainty for digital assets.
What is confirmed
- The U.S. Senate voted 49-50 to block the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
- Bitcoin prices dropped 4% to $75,000 following the vote.
- The cryptocurrency market is valued at $2.3 trillion.
- The legislation failed despite support from Donald Trump.
Still unconfirmed
- The Senate split over the bill due to ethics concerns regarding Donald Trump.
- The bill's failure leaves digital asset rules in limbo.
What to watch next
- Potential introduction of revised crypto regulation bills
- Further price volatility in Bitcoin and other digital assets
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