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CoinShares tweeted that the cryptocurrency market saw a net outflow of $920 million this week. In the short term, macroeconomic headwinds continue to dominate: PPI data came in higher than expected, U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher, and the Federal Reserve’s room for rate cuts is constrained—Bitcoin fell 1.4% this week. Meanwhile, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee passed the Clarity Act by a vote of 15–9, bringing long-term regulatory direction into sharper focus. CoinShares noted that the market is currently caught in a tug-of-war between short-term macro pressures and long-term regulatory tailwinds.
According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, the Clarity Act has passed the U.S. Senate Banking Committee with a vote of 15 in favor and 9 opposed, with Democratic Senators Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks voting in favor. The bill will now proceed to a full Senate vote.
Odaily News: Crypto In America journalist Eleanor Terrett posted on X platform, stating that Tornado Cash became the focus of the day's hearing, with lawmakers debating whether the bill provides law enforcement with sufficient tools to combat money laundering.Senator Warren told Kennedy: "This is the Tornado problem... Do you remember Tornado, that mixer? What is Tornado used for? If you're a terrorist, you put your money in!" Republican lawmakers argued that the Clarity Act provides tools to address this issue, while Warren stated the bill is insufficient. Other Democrats joined her in voting to support the inclusion of the amendment. The amendment did not pass.
According to reporter Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett), five Democratic members of the banking committee who support cryptocurrency held a meeting this morning to discuss their voting positions. As negotiations with their Republican colleagues broke down last night, there remains a clear divide over whether the BRCA compromise proposal adequately addresses law enforcement concerns—leading Democrats to lean toward collectively voting “no.” Earlier negotiations between bipartisan Senate groups on at least two outstanding issues related to the Clarity Act also ended without resolution. The deliberation will officially begin at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, and the final outcome remains to be seen.
GSR Chief Legal Officer Joshua Riezman stated in an interview that the probability of the Clarity Act being submitted to the President for signature within this congressional session is below 50%. This assessment contradicts the prediction by Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal that the bill would pass this summer.Riezman noted that the congressional dispute over stablecoin yields and ethical concerns involving the President's family are the main obstacles. Additionally, he predicted that the stablecoin market size will ultimately reach between $1 trillion and $3 trillion, and that most companies listed on the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and NYSE will achieve tokenization within the coming years.
Brian Armstrong posted on platform X, stating that today's vote on the Clarity Act represents a significant opportunity to move the U.S. financial system forward.Previously, Galaxy Digital stated that seven Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee could play a key role in advancing the CLARITY Act. The bill will now enter the committee review stage; if passed, it will be submitted for a full Senate vote.
David Sacks stated in a post that tomorrow's consideration of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) is an important step towards making the United States the "global crypto capital" and maintaining its leadership in innovation.David Sacks expressed gratitude to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott and the relevant committee for driving the compromise and advancement of the bill, while also thanking White House Crypto Czar Patrick Witt and the crypto industry for their support.He noted that currently, approximately 50 million people in the U.S. hold or use cryptocurrency, and this bill will help ensure continued innovation and development of the American crypto ecosystem for years to come.
According to The Block, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, noted that three enterprise-grade blockchains—Arc (by Circle), Canton Network, and Tempo (by Stripe)—have collectively raised over $1 billion in funding recently. All three funding rounds occurred after the signing of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Hougan believes this legislation broke a prior regulatory stalemate that had discouraged institutional capital from entering the space. Hougan identified three key signals: First, all three blockchains prioritize native privacy-preserving transactions as a core design feature, addressing institutions’ need for transaction confidentiality. Second, the implementation of the GENIUS Act has significantly reduced regulatory uncertainty; the next critical variable is the pending Clarity Act, from which stablecoins and tokenization infrastructure stand to benefit. Third, these blockchains are backed by top-tier institutions—including Goldman Sachs, Citadel, BlackRock, Stripe, and Visa—marking a stark contrast to Ethereum and Solana, which emerged from grassroots origins. Hougan stated that his firm’s capital remains primarily allocated to native crypto projects, and he believes these emerging enterprise chains will raise the overall competitive bar and attract additional capital inflows.
According to The Block, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking has released an updated 309-page version of the Clarity Act, scheduled for review and vote later this week. The new text includes language restricting stablecoin rewards and incorporates provisions from the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, clarifying that non-custodial developers are not considered money transmitters. Coinbase—which had previously withdrawn its support due to controversy over the stablecoin rewards provision—has now reversed its position and endorsed the bill; however, banking industry groups still deem the restrictions insufficient. Meanwhile, the bill still lacks ethics-related provisions targeting digital asset-related benefits received by the President and other federal officials. Democratic lawmakers have stated that, absent such compromises, the bill is unlikely to gain their support.
According to CoinDesk, Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House’s Digital Assets Advisory Committee, stated at Consensus Miami 2026 that the White House has set July 4 as the target date for the House of Representatives to pass the Digital Asset Markets Clarity Act (Clarity Act). The specific timeline is as follows: the Senate Banking Committee will complete its markup process this month; in June, the full Senate vote will proceed during four designated Senate work weeks; and the bill will then be sent to the House of Representatives for a final vote before Independence Day. Regarding core points of contention in the bill, Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks have reached a compromise on the stablecoin yield provision—prohibiting stablecoins from offering yields equivalent to bank deposits, while preserving rewards tied to consumer spending. Witt stated this issue is “closed.” Additionally, the White House is pushing to expand the scope of conflict-of-interest provisions to cover *all* government personnel, “from the President to congressional interns,” and explicitly opposes targeted provisions aimed at specific officials or their families. Witt also warned that if the U.S. fails to establish regulatory leadership by 2026, it will be forced to follow rules set by other countries—“God forbid China sets those rules.”
According to The Block, on Monday, five major U.S. banking trade groups issued a statement regarding the latest compromise text of the U.S. Clarity Act, stating that the proposal “falls short of its intended goals.” This statement came just days after Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks finalized the compromise.
But Bin’s analysis points out that the core catalyst for this rally is the U.S. Clarity Act making critical progress: the Senate has reached a compromise on stablecoin regulatory provisions, resolving the key分歧 hindering the bill’s advancement and opening up long-term growth potential for compliant stablecoin leaders such as Circle.
Chris Perkins, CEO of 250 Digital Asset Management, stated that even if the Clarity Act, aimed at clarifying the crypto regulatory framework, fails to pass Congress, the long-term development of the U.S. crypto industry will remain unaffected. He pointed out that the SEC and CFTC are already continuously building a regulatory framework to provide stability and certainty for the industry.Perkins stated that regulatory agencies are currently gradually clarifying the classification system for crypto assets through policies and practices. Compared to the restrictions previously imposed by defining tokens as securities, the relevant compliance paths are now becoming clearer. He also noted that if the Clarity Act eventually passes, it will further consolidate the regulatory framework, making future policies more difficult to reverse. Recently, market expectations for the advancement of the bill have increased, with multiple lawmakers and industry insiders expressing optimism that it could make progress in the short term. (Cointelegraph)
U.S. lawmakers have reached an agreement on stablecoin yield provisions, a point of contention that had stalled the Clarity Act in the Senate for months. Senators Tom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks have finalized the text of the related compromise. Section 404 of the agreement stipulates that crypto companies cannot offer interest or returns that are economically or functionally equivalent to bank deposits, but allows for incentives related to the use of genuine platforms.Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the Senate Banking Committee should be urged to deliberate on the bill as soon as possible. This development could provide momentum for what has been a long-stalled review process. (The Block)
The Odaily Seer Prophecy Channel monitors that the probability of Polymarket's "CLARITY Act takes effect in 2026" has risen to 67%, up 21% in 24 hours.The event contract rules state: If the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R.3633) is passed by both chambers of the U.S. Congress and signed into law before 11:59 PM Eastern Time on December 31, 2026, the outcome is "Yes"; otherwise, it is "No." The primary source of information is the Congress.gov website (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3633) and other official U.S. government information, although other reliable reports may also be referenced.Coinbase has indicated that key disagreements regarding stablecoin holding yield provisions have been resolved with traditional banking institutions, clearing the way for the U.S. Senate to advance the crypto market structure bill. Previously, banks had lobbied to restrict or prohibit exchanges from offering yields to stablecoin holders, primarily due to concerns over capital outflows from the deposit banking system. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad stated that the final plan, while adding some restrictions, still preserves room for users to earn rewards through crypto platforms and networks based on actual usage scenarios. This development is expected to push the CLARITY Act toward a voting process in the Senate Banking Committee.The Odaily Seer Prophecy Channel continues to monitor the prediction market, seeing changes before pricing.
Coinbase stated a key disagreement over stablecoin yield provisions has been resolved with traditional banks, clearing a path for the U.S. Senate to advance a crypto market structure bill. Previously, banks had lobbied to restrict or prohibit exchanges from offering yields to stablecoin holders, primarily over concerns about funds flowing out of the bank deposit system. Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad said the final compromise, while adding some restrictions, still preserves users' ability to earn rewards through crypto platforms and networks based on actual use cases. This progress is expected to move the "Clarity Act" toward a vote in the Senate Banking Committee, further clarifying the regulatory responsibilities of the SEC and CFTC over crypto assets. (Bloomberg)
A compromise text of the Clarity Act, agreed upon by members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, was released on Friday. The text allows crypto companies to continue offering stablecoin reward programs but prohibits them from providing stablecoin yields that function as or are economically equivalent to bank deposits.
According to reporter Eleanor Terrett, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) stated that he is prepared to move the “Clarity for Stablecoins Act” into the markup phase and will request the chair to schedule a markup session. Tillis noted that most banking-sector concerns regarding stablecoin yield have been heard and addressed, and he welcomes other stakeholders to engage in good-faith collaboration. Regarding timing, Tillis aims to release the stablecoin yield-related legislative text 4–5 days after stakeholders’ preview and before the markup.
with the revision of the Clarity Act expected to move forward in May, the crypto industry is closely watching its legislative window before the August congressional recess. Ji Kim, CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, stated that the Senate has limited time remaining, and the industry hopes to get the bill to President Trump's desk for signature before August.However, after accounting for recess periods and other legislative agendas, the Senate effectively has only about 9 to 10 working weeks left to advance the bill. Currently, the bill still needs to first pass through the Senate Banking Committee, with disagreements over stablecoin yield and rewards remaining key obstacles.
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. cryptocurrency market structure bill—the Clarity Act—has seen no significant public progress over the past month and is not expected to achieve a breakthrough in April. The report notes that if the bill is to pass before the election, May 25—Memorial Day—is viewed as a critical milestone for advancement; after that date, members of Congress will gradually shift into campaign mode, leaving less time for legislative work. At present, it remains unclear whether the Senate Banking Committee will move forward with related hearings. Issues such as stablecoin yields and other outstanding matters have also yet to be publicly resolved. Even if these disagreements are addressed, the House of Representatives would still need to vote on the bill again.