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Crypto In America host Eleanor Terrett stated on X that the Republican Party of the U.S. Senate has released an updated text of the Clarity bill, reflecting changes from negotiations during the August recess.She noted that the ethical provisions section appears unchanged, and the provisions related to BRCA and stablecoin earnings remain the same.Changes include: requiring non-decentralized DeFi protocols to register with the CFTC, which aligns with Section 10301 of the Banking Committee's part of the bill; limiting DeFi provisions to spot or cash digital commodity trading, seemingly aimed at addressing tribal concerns about blockchain-based prediction markets; and clarifying the authority of credit unions to handle crypto assets.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on the X platform, strongly urging the Senate to advance the legislative process of the cryptocurrency Clarity Act after the August recess. He stated that the bill would prevent "bad actors" from exploiting important digital asset technologies and called on all parties to stay at the negotiating table, agree to procedural motions, and continue the legislative process.Bessent warned that failing to pass the bill would send a troubling signal to allies and adversaries, indicating that the U.S. is unwilling to lead the future of digital assets and is willing to forgo national security tools to combat the abuse of digital assets. In July of this year, Bessent stated that if one wants to stand on the side of "American exceptionalism," the Clarity Act must be passed, citing remarks from Satoshi Nakamoto.The Clarity Act was passed by the House last year and aims to establish a regulatory framework that clearly delineates the regulatory classification of digital assets as securities, commodities, or stablecoins. The bill has stalled this year due to disagreements between banking lobbyists and cryptocurrency companies over stablecoin revenue issues. A new draft in July prohibits government officials from promoting cryptocurrencies or profiting from them, but some Democrats still believe the bill is inadequate and demand amendments. President Trump also urged lawmakers to push the bill through.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer stated that the House has completed its work related to the structure of the cryptocurrency market and is pressuring the Senate to take action on the CLARITY Act. Emmer said, "The Senate must get this done."

Bitcoin News posted on platform X that the U.S. Senate plans to hold a key procedural vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15. This vote to end debate requires 60 votes in support; if it passes, the Senate will move forward with the formal consideration of the bill, but this does not mean the bill will ultimately pass.The CLARITY Act aims to establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the digital asset market. Meanwhile, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig stated that the agency can use its existing authority to advance limited cryptocurrency regulation, but this authority cannot replace the broader framework currently under consideration by Congress.

According to Cointelegraph, the California Senate passed Assembly Bill 2409 (AB 2409) with a vote of 40 to 0, followed by the California Assembly agreeing to the Senate amendments with a vote of 78 to 0. The bill has now entered the signing stage, awaiting the governor's decision.The bill will prohibit digital asset service providers from offering meme coins issued or co-issued by federal officials or state and local officials to California residents after January 1, 2027. The bill defines meme coins as digital assets whose value primarily derives from public interest, speculation, or community participation.Meanwhile, according to consumer rights organization Public Citizen, investors in the TRUMP meme coin related to former President Trump have incurred a cumulative loss of approximately $3.2 billion. The Trump family's cryptocurrency business is also considered an obstacle to the advancement of the U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act).

According to CoinDesk, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong stated that the U.S. "Digital Asset Market Structure Clarification Act" (CLARITY Act) is expected to receive over 60 votes of support in the U.S. Senate on September 15 and is confident about passing the first key procedural vote after returning to Congress.Brian Armstrong previously mentioned that the CLARITY Act has entered its final advancement stage, and the Senate procedural vote requires 60 votes of support to push the bill forward. The bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S., clarifying the division of responsibilities between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the regulation of crypto assets. Armstrong believes that the clarification of U.S. crypto industry regulation is approaching, and whether the CLARITY Act ultimately passes or regulatory agencies advance through administrative rules, the market will welcome a clearer regulatory environment.Previously, U.S. President Trump also called on Congress to push the CLARITY Act through, believing that the bill is significant for establishing a regulatory system for digital assets and enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. crypto industry. reuters.com However, the bill still faces controversy from some lawmakers regarding issues such as conflicts of interest and stablecoin regulation, and whether it can ultimately be successfully implemented still depends on subsequent negotiations in the Senate.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has moved to terminate the debate procedure on advancing the Clarity for Digital Assets Markets Act (CLARITY Act) into Senate consideration, with the Senate scheduled to hold a procedural vote on September 15. The vote is expected to take place at 2:15 PM Eastern Time after the Senate reconvenes that day.The motion requires 60 votes in support, meaning Republican senators will need Democratic support to pass the procedural threshold. The two parties are currently negotiating on issues such as ethical standards and stablecoin reward rules, with related disagreements causing the bill to fail to reach consensus before the August recess.This vote only concerns whether to initiate the bill's consideration process and does not represent a final vote on the bill or guarantee its passage in the Senate. The CLARITY Act aims to establish a federal market structure for digital assets and clarify the conditions under which certain crypto assets are subject to securities or commodities laws, as well as the regulatory responsibilities of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

According to CoinDesk, U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune officially submitted a procedural motion for the Clarity Act after an all-night voting session on Saturday morning, initiating the first procedural voting process for the bill in the Senate. This move makes it possible for the Clarity Act to enter procedural voting immediately after the September recess, but the bill has already missed the voting window before the August recess, and passing in September still faces challenges.The Clarity Act requires at least 60 votes in support, and currently needs the backing of at least 10 Democratic senators, but there are still disagreements over the ethical clause that prohibits senior government officials (including President Trump) from participating in cryptocurrency projects. Bipartisan senators have submitted a revised proposal to the White House, but it has been on hold for at least a week without a response. Additionally, controversies surrounding illegal financial protections and stablecoin earnings remain unresolved. If the procedural vote fails in September, the chances of the Clarity Act passing this year will be extremely slim, and the new Congress in 2027 will need to reintroduce the legislation.

The U.S. Senate passed a temporary funding bill to avoid a government shutdown on the eve of the election. The vote resulted in 90 in favor and 6 against, with Senator Lindsey Graham (Republican-South Carolina) casting a vote of abstention. This does not necessarily prevent a government shutdown entirely, but it helps to avert a shutdown on October 1 (the start of the new fiscal year for the government). The House of Representatives will still need to reach a consensus on the bill after returning from recess.

According to Politico, the U.S. Senate has decided to postpone the vote on the Clarity Act until September.

According to BeInCrypto, Tim Scott, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, stated that the CLARITY Act, aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market, will be voted on before Congress goes into recess, and "there will undoubtedly be a vote."In an interview with Fox News, Scott mentioned that the Senate might extend its working hours, not limited to the next two days, to push forward the relevant legislation. He noted that there is a consensus forming within the Republican Party regarding the bill and believes that advancing a cryptocurrency regulatory framework "is in the interest of the United States."Tim Scott stated, "We will get this done."The CLARITY Act aims to further clarify the regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States, delineating the regulatory responsibilities of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the cryptocurrency market. Supporters believe that the bill will provide clearer rules for the industry and help the U.S. maintain its competitiveness in the digital asset space.Currently, the bill still faces internal congressional disputes regarding consumer protection, regulatory authority, and market risks. If ultimately passed, it will be an important step in building the U.S. cryptocurrency regulatory system.

Senator Lummis stated that the Senate will vote on the "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act" before the recess, but the bill still faces obstacles such as the Democratic ethics provisions controversy and the 60-vote threshold.

According to CoinDesk, U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty is urging the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act (Digital Asset Market Structure Act) as soon as possible, stating that the U.S. cannot fall behind in the digital asset space. He believes that establishing a clear regulatory framework is crucial for promoting innovation in U.S. digital assets and maintaining global competitiveness.The CLARITY Act aims to clarify the division of regulatory responsibilities in the U.S. digital asset market, providing a more defined rules framework for the crypto industry. Currently, the bill is awaiting further review by the Senate.

The agenda released by the U.S. Senate on Monday shows that the CLARITY Act is not included in the discussion schedule for Monday. Currently, the Senate only plans to conduct a procedural vote on H.R.6500, the continuing resolution.According to Senate rules, a typical motion to terminate debate requires the signatures of at least 16 senators. If the Senate submits a motion to terminate debate on August 5 (Wednesday), the earliest possible vote could take place on August 7 (Friday). However, this vote only concerns whether to end the debate on the "motion to advance the bill," not the final passage of the CLARITY Act.If the motion to terminate debate passes, the Senate will still need to: discuss the motion to advance for up to 30 hours; formally consider the bill; and may face another motion to terminate debate. Therefore, the normal process may not be completed before the recess.

According to Bitcoin.com, U.S. President Trump is weighing the bipartisan ethical counterproposal of the CLARITY Act, and Senate negotiators need to finalize the cryptocurrency conflict of interest rules before the recess on August 7.The bill aims to establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency companies through the division of responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).Republican Senator Thom Tillis and Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego submitted an enforcement proposal to the White House on July 29. This proposal allows state-level agencies to enforce federal officials' bans on issuing or sponsoring digital tokens, rather than solely handling related violations through the Department of Justice.The U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of the bill on July 17 with 294 votes in favor and 134 against, with over 70 Democrats voting in favor. The Senate has not yet held a full vote; the bill needs 60 votes to pass, and if all Republicans support it, at least 7 Democrats will still need to vote in favor.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate on Thursday to pass the Clarity Act, stating that the House of Representatives passed the bill over a year ago, and staff from the Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees have since engaged in thousands of hours of bipartisan negotiations on the revisions. Bessent stated that the bill will strengthen consumer protections and anti-money laundering requirements, and provide regulatory certainty for digital assets. He also mentioned that the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act provisions in the Clarity Act will protect decentralized software developers, clarifying that they are not subject to the registration requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Bessent criticized Senate Democrats for delaying the vote for political reasons, stating that the relevant vote will determine whether the U.S. continues to maintain its global leadership in digital assets. At the end of his post, he quoted Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto: "If you don't believe me or don't understand, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry." The Clarity Act aims to establish a federal framework for the U.S. digital asset market and allocate regulatory responsibilities for digital assets to the SEC and CFTC, with most crypto assets typically falling under CFTC jurisdiction. Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently stated that the bill is not expected to pass the Senate before the August recess.

According to Jinshi, the U.S. Senate voted 49 to 50 to reject a resolution that called for Trump to cease hostile actions against Iran without congressional authorization.

According to The Block, the Solana Policy Institute in the United States has sent a letter to the bipartisan leaders of the Senate, urging them to push the Clarity Act digital asset bill into the voting process before the congressional legislative window closes in early August. The bill aims to provide regulatory clarity for U.S. crypto developers, institutions, and consumers, and establish a "non-money transmission" safe harbor for non-custodial software developers through the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act.The latest Republican version also adds ethical provisions that prohibit federal officials and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring digital assets, with the relevant provisions set to expire on January 20, 2029. SPI stated that the bill helps prevent "overreach" of regulation and criminal enforcement against software developers, maintaining the momentum for domestic construction in the United States.