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US crypto legislation heads to Senate showdown as CLARITY Act needs 60 votes

The Cryptonomist·August 8, 2026·1 min read
US crypto legislation heads to Senate showdown as CLARITY Act needs 60 votes

The CLARITY Act, a key US crypto legislation, faces a Senate showdown requiring 60 votes. Senate Majority Leader John Thune initiated cloture proceedings to bring the bill to the floor. The window for passage is tight, with maneuvering this week highlighting the urgency.

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