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the core US crypto regulatory bill, the "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act" (Clarity Act), has entered a critical two-week negotiation cycle for legislation. The Senate will be in recess until July 13. During the recess, bipartisan staff, the White House, and representatives from the crypto industry will continue to negotiate outstanding differences in the bill, focusing on resolving disputes over topics such as the integration of the two bill versions from the Senate Banking Committee and the Agriculture Committee, ethics clauses, and anti-money laundering rules.If all parties successfully reach a unified compromise version, the bill could be submitted for a full Senate vote as early as late July to early August. The market generally believes that the period before the August congressional recess is the only window for the bill to be passed this year. If the vote is not completed during this phase, the probability of the bill being enacted into law within 2026 will significantly decrease. (Crypto in America)
According to Eleanor Terrett, as the U.S. Senate will be in recess until July 13, relevant staff, the White House, and industry stakeholders are ramping up coordination to resolve key issues blocking the Clarity Act from reaching a full Senate vote. Progress in negotiations over the next two weeks could determine the bill's future trajectory.
CZ stated in an interview that the significant downturn in the crypto market during the first half of 2026 cannot be explained by a single factor. The overall correction of approximately 50% is likely the result of multiple macro and structural factors. Geopolitical tensions, capital flowing from crypto assets into the AI sector, and the traditional four-year crypto market cycle are jointly suppressing market performance. Notably, Bitcoin has seen a clear decline from its all-time high, falling from around $126,000 last year to approximately $60,000 currently.CZ said that despite short-term price pressure, the industry's long-term trend will continue to grow. He believes that as global demand for trading and financial technology increases, the scale of the crypto industry will still expand. Currently, "emerging industries like AI are absorbing hot money from the market," but this could be a positive phenomenon in the long run. Additionally, he is optimistic about the development of prediction markets, believing they help improve price discovery efficiency and market liquidity.On the regulatory front, CZ believes the US may push forward legislative progress like the "Clarity Act" for digital assets before the end of the year, but these policies are "tactical adjustments" and will not change the long-term growth trajectory of the crypto industry. He also pointed out that countries around the world are still accelerating the development of digital asset regulatory frameworks. (CoinD)
the US Senate is attempting to advance the crypto market structure bill, the "Clarity Act," in July. However, with multiple priority agendas piling up, including the National Defense Authorization Act, the Farm Bill reauthorization, and a housing bill, the time window for the bill's passage is narrowing.The Senate's agenda is packed for the coming weeks. In addition to the annual defense and farm bills, Trump stated on Wednesday that he would not support a major housing bill unless Congress first passes legislation requiring proof of citizenship for federal election voters. The housing bill also includes provisions to ban central bank digital currencies.As lawmakers will leave Washington before the August recess, if the relevant bills fail to advance before then, the political focus will shift to the November election upon their return, further reducing the floor time available for crypto legislation.Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that she expects a new version of the text to be released around July 4th for final review by lawmakers, with a vote pushed forward in July. A Senate aide also noted that the "Clarity Act" will become one of the bipartisan priorities when the Senate returns in July.However, the bill still faces multiple uncertainties, including the level of Democratic support, controversy over Trump's crypto-related conflicts of interest, the priority of other major bills, and the Senate's limited agenda scheduling.
According to Crypto in America, the National District Attorneys Association, the National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the National Sheriffs’ Association jointly sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House Crypto Council, expressing strong opposition to Section 604 of the “Clarity Act”—the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA). Law enforcement groups argue that this provision could create regulatory loopholes exploitable by criminals for illicit activities including drug trafficking, fraud, child exploitation, sanctions evasion, and terrorist financing. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency-backed candidates achieved sweeping victories in primary elections across Maryland, New York, and Utah. Fairshake—a pro-crypto super PAC—has collectively spent over $7.6 million supporting these candidates, including $5.5 million backing Adrian Boafo, the candidate for Maryland’s 5th congressional district. Miller Whitehouse-Levine, founder of the Solana Policy Institute, warned that August 7, 2026, may be the final window for Congress to pass cryptocurrency market structure legislation. He stated that the industry is willing to make limited revisions to the BRCA provisions to address law enforcement concerns—but firmly opposes any fundamental changes that would weaken the core protections enshrined in the provision. Additionally, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on “The Future of Payments” the same day.
According to The Block, four major U.S. law enforcement organizations—the National District Attorneys Association, the National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the National Sheriffs’ Association—jointly wrote to the Department of Justice and the White House, warning that Section 604 of the “Clarity Act” (i.e., the “Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act”) contains regulatory loopholes. This provision offers a “safe harbor” exemption for non-custodial developers; law enforcement agencies contend that it could shield individuals or entities assisting in the transfer of crypto assets, hinder investigations and prosecutions of crypto-related crimes, and weaken the existing anti-money laundering framework.
Fox Business crypto journalist posted on X platform, stating that four law enforcement organizations, in a letter to government officials, expressed continued concerns over certain provisions of the Clarity Act, including Section 604, the "Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act," arguing that these provisions would create regulatory and accountability gaps, hindering investigations and prosecutions of illegal activities. The organizations also believed that the bill fails to adequately establish safeguards commonly used by traditional financial institutions and may exempt some crypto participants from certain KYC/AML reporting requirements. In the weeks prior, these organizations, the government, Congress, and the crypto industry held meetings to address the bill's wording, with a key focus on BRCA. BRCA has become a central point of disagreement in the negotiations to push the Clarity Act forward to Senate deliberation. GLFOP and NAPOpolice were both deeply involved in the relevant discussions but did not sign the letter.
Nearly 100 Catholic leaders representing church groups across the United States have sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, opposing certain provisions of the cryptocurrency market structure bill, the "Clarity Act," currently under discussion. They argue that it could weaken regulatory capabilities to combat illegal financial activities related to human trafficking.The Alliance to End Human Trafficking, supported by Catholic organizations, stated that a specific clause in the bill could make it more difficult for regulators to oversee illicit financial flows linked to human trafficking and other crimes.The letter states that the Catholic Church has long advocated that economic systems and markets should ultimately serve people, especially the poor, the vulnerable, and those most susceptible to exploitation. The organization stated that while it recognizes the potential of emerging financial technologies and supports responsible innovation, innovation should not come at the expense of human dignity and public accountability.
According to The Block, industry groups including the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the National Indian Gaming Association jointly sent a letter to the U.S. Senate urging explicit prohibition in the crypto market structure legislation—the “Clarity Act”—of prediction market contracts tied to sporting events and casino-style games. The letter states that such platforms circumvent state and tribal laws by branding themselves as “federally regulated financial products,” thereby weakening consumer protections and posing risks to young users. It further emphasizes that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is not the appropriate regulator for sports betting. The Clarity Act has already passed the Senate Banking Committee and will next proceed to a full Senate vote.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that the digital asset industry is not lacking regulations, but rather a clear legal framework. The goal of the Clarity Act is to codify existing regulatory principles into law.
Odaily Planet Daily reported that renowned startup accelerator Y Combinator stated that in the future, all of its portfolio companies may utilize crypto technology, particularly infrastructure like stablecoins, and this will not be limited to crypto or fintech startups.YC has previously invested in early-stage companies such as Airbnb, DoorDash, Coinbase, Stripe, Reddit, OpenAI, and Kalshi. Its latest statement primarily urges the U.S. Congress to pass the crypto market structure bill, the "Clarity Act."YC believes that for the crypto industry to enter a new phase, it must achieve deeper integration with traditional financial institutions such as banks and brokerages. The Clarity Act is expected to provide the regulatory foundation for this integration. The bill aims to clarify whether digital assets are securities or commodities, establish a registration pathway with the CFTC, and stipulate that customer assets belong to the customers in the event of bankruptcy.However, the prospects for the bill remain uncertain. Supporters argue that it has a bipartisan foundation, while opponents point out limited support from Democrats, the approaching midterm elections, and ethical controversies arising from Trump's direct association with the crypto industry. These factors could all increase legislative resistance.
According to Crypto in America, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means will hold a hearing this Tuesday on cryptocurrency tax reform, reviewing seven draft proposals covering stablecoin transactions, mining and staking, crypto lending, wash-sale rules, charitable donations, and taxpayer disclosure—effectively breaking down the previously proposed Digital Asset Tax Fairness Act into multiple standalone bills. Meanwhile, negotiations over the Senate’s “Clarity for Digital Assets Act” continue. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated the bill is more likely to advance after Congress reconvenes on July 13. Key points of contention include ethics provisions, regulatory language targeting decentralized finance (DeFi), and stablecoin yield. The banking industry continues lobbying against the stablecoin yield provision, while over 200 crypto organizations have jointly written to urge swift passage of the bill. Additionally, Illinois has proposed imposing a 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions, prompting strong opposition from industry groups, which warn the measure could drive crypto businesses out of the state.
a joint letter initiated by Stand With Crypto, in collaboration with the Blockchain Association, the Crypto Council for Innovation, and The Digital Chamber, has been submitted to U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging a full floor vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (the "CLARITY Act") as soon as possible.Over 200 crypto enterprises, industry associations, and community organizations, including Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, a16z, Circle, and Binance.US, have participated in signing the letter. The joint letter points out that the CLARITY Act would establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the digital asset market, clearly delineate regulatory responsibilities, provide feasible registration pathways, protect software developer innovation, and simultaneously promote the return of more digital asset businesses to the U.S. market.The signatories stated that the bill would help retain innovation, jobs, investment, and market activity within the United States, further solidifying America's leading position in the global digital asset innovation sector.It is understood that the CLARITY Act received bipartisan support and passed committee review in the Senate Banking Committee last month. Senator Cynthia Lummis subsequently stated that the next step for the bill is to enter the full Senate deliberation stage.Additionally, 160 former national security and law enforcement officials have previously signed a letter supporting the bill. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt have also publicly called for advancing the legislative process. However, the issue of conflicts of interest between the Trump family and the crypto industry is still regarded as one of the main obstacles to the bill's progress. (The Block)
Senator Kevin Cramer stated in an interview that the U.S. Congress must immediately pass the Clarity Act; otherwise, the cryptocurrency industry—and control over future finance—will be completely lost to other countries worldwide. He emphasized: “This is not about Bitcoin—it’s a strategic question about who controls the future of finance.”
According to The Block, Patrick Witt, the White House’s cryptocurrency advisor, characterized the “Clarity for Digital Assets Act” as a “pro-regulation, pro-law-enforcement” bill during a virtual town hall hosted by the Blockchain Association—responding to law enforcement agencies’ concerns that the bill would weaken their ability to combat financial crime. Senator Cynthia Lummis warned that if the bill fails to pass this year, it may not be revisited until 2030. The bill currently faces multiple hurdles, including disputes over its anti-money laundering (AML) provisions, uncertainty regarding whether the “Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act” (BRCA) would exempt non-custodial developers from money transmission obligations, and unresolved conflicts of interest tied to former President Trump’s personal cryptocurrency investments. Last month, Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto voted against the bill, citing concerns that it would impede law enforcement’s ability to trace illicit funds.
White House Chief Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt stated that the U.S. crypto market structure bill, the Clarity Act, is a "pro-regulation, pro-enforcement" piece of legislation, pushing back against criticism from some enforcement agencies that it is insufficient to prevent financial crimes.With the midterm elections approaching, the window for Congress to pass the bill is narrowing. Senator Cynthia Lummis warned that if progress cannot be made this year, the bill may not be seriously considered again until after 2030.Currently, the Clarity Act still faces multiple controversies, including arrangements for stablecoin yield, conflicts of interest related to Trump-affiliated crypto businesses, and whether anti-money laundering standards are stringent enough. The latest version also incorporates the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), pushed by DeFi advocates, which aims to clarify that non-custodial developers should not be considered money transmitters.However, some law enforcement groups and lawmakers worry that the BRCA and certain provisions of the bill could weaken the ability to trace illicit funds and recover victim assets. Witt countered that lawmakers have already responded to these concerns ahead of the Senate Banking Committee vote by adding new provisions to strengthen the regulatory and enforcement framework. (The Block)
Odaily news, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated at a Senate Finance Committee hearing that the Treasury Department is steadily advancing the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Meanwhile, Scott Bessent urged lawmakers to support the digital asset regulatory bill "Clarity Act" and expressed hope that it would pass this summer, in order to bring US best practices home and make America the world’s innovation capital.Regarding the strategic Bitcoin reserve, Scott Bessent noted that while the process is complex, it is moving forward, ensuring the adoption of best practices amid the complexities so that it can be sustainable in the future. (The Block)
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan stated that as U.S. stocks continue to rise, AI stocks attract significant capital, and the regulatory outlook for the U.S. "Clarity Act" remains uncertain, crypto assets are transitioning from past momentum trading to longer-term fundamental "contrarian bets."Hougan pointed out that against the backdrop of the Nasdaq 100 index rising 43% year-over-year and AI concepts dominating market attention, the appeal of allocating crypto assets for institutional investors has diminished. However, this does not mean the crypto industry is disappearing; rather, the investment logic is changing, requiring a longer-term perspective and stronger fundamental judgment.He also noted that the current "crypto winter" differs from the past, as funds are no longer simply flowing into large-cap assets like Bitcoin but are beginning to reward projects with independent fundamental narratives. For instance, Hyperliquid, BNB, Zcash, and Stellar have all seen notable gains recently, indicating that the market is placing greater emphasis on the actual progress and differentiated logic of specific projects.
Coinbase Ventures stated it has invested in Ethena by purchasing ENA tokens on the open market. Following the announcement, ENA rose approximately 6% over the past 24 hours.Ethena said the two parties will collaborate to advance on-chain finance and savings products. Coinbase also mentioned that they will establish closer cooperation, which involves Circle's stablecoin USDC.Ethena founder Guy Young stated that Ethena's products will be integrated with Coinbase's user base of over 100 million for the first time next week, to support its dollar savings products. The market is watching how the two parties will subsequently collaborate around USDC and Ethena's synthetic dollar, USDe. This move also comes as the US "Clarity Act" remains deadlocked in the legislative process. The bill concerns whether platforms like Coinbase can offer users rewards for holding stablecoins, while banking lobbying groups have consistently opposed similar stablecoin yield arrangements.
Bitcoin News posted on X platform, stating that the Clarity Act has been formally submitted by the US Senate Banking Committee and placed on the Senate legislative calendar. The committee voted to advance the bill on May 14. As of June 1, the relevant process has been completed, and the bill can now be scheduled for consideration by the full Senate, with the next major procedure being a full Senate vote.Currently, the bill has completed submission, committee hearings, committee review and amendments, passing the Senate Banking Committee with a vote of 15 in favor and 9 against, and has been placed on the Senate calendar. It awaits a full Senate debate and amendments, a full Senate vote, coordination between the House and Senate, and the President's signature.