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The CLARITY Act advances to Senate markup on May 14, gaining momentum with 52% voter support, but faces significant obstacles requiring bipartisan consensus to achieve the 60-vote threshold needed for passage. Democratic resistance threatens the bill's path forward despite growing public backing.
US Senate Banking Committee member Bill Hagerty confirmed plans to advance crypto market structure legislation in April, despite acknowledging significant work remains. The senator indicated renewed congressional attention on crypto regulation will begin next week.
President Trump has publicly urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act crypto market structure bill as soon as possible, addressing the legislative delays that have prevented the bill from reaching his desk. The holdup stems from disagreements between banking industry representatives and crypto advocates, particularly concerning stablecoin reward provisions.
The US Senate has included a ban on Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in a housing affordability bill, preventing the government from issuing digital dollars to Americans. The ban comes with a 2030 expiration date, making it a temporary but significant legislative move against CBDCs.
