CLARITY Act Faces Tight Odds Ahead of Key Senate Vote
Last-minute disputes over DeFi rules cast uncertainty over the CLARITY Act committee vote.Cynthia Lummis warned Congress cannot wait for another crypto collapse before regulating markets.More than 100 amendments and bipartisan tensions complicated the CLARITY Acts path forward. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are prepared to vote Thursday on the crypto-focused CLARITY Act, a proposal that could shape digital asset regulation in the United States. The Senate Banking Committee markup came as crypto firms, lobbyists, and industry groups closely monitored negotiations amid signs that bipartisan support had weakened. Cynthia Lummis remained optimistic ahead of the hearing. Speaking on CNBCs Squawk Box, she said lawmakers had spent more than nine months working with Democrats on the bill. Lummis argued the legislation would establish clearer rules for digital assets in the U.S. “Its the Wild West out there,” Lummis said. She added that the framework would help regulators target fraud while allowing legitimate crypto companies to continue operating in the country. Bipartisan Negotiations Hit Final Roadblocks However, disagreements emerged just hours before the committee session began. Journalist Eleanor Terrett reported that five pro-crypto Democrats met Thursday morning privately to discuss their voting strategy after negotiations stalled the previous night. According to Terrett, ethical concerns were no longer the main issue.