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U.S. Senate Kills Crypto Clarity Act in 49-50 Vote, Leaving Digital Asset Rules in Limbo

CoinCentral·September 16, 2026·1 min read
U.S. Senate Kills Crypto Clarity Act in 49-50 Vote, Leaving Digital Asset Rules in Limbo

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed 49-50, well short of the 60 votes needed to advance in the Senate. Republicans and Democrats blamed each other for last-minute breakdown in negotiations. Ethics rules around President Trump’s crypto holdings were the central sticking point. Bitcoin briefly dropped below $75,000, falling more than 5%.

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