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Clarity Act Senate September Vote

A bipartisan ethics provision tied to a major crypto bill would force President Trump to divest from crypto-related businesses, potentially unlocking a large tax windfall by allowing deferral of capital gains on those holdings as the Clarity Act moves through Congress. Negotiations continue with votes anticipated before a August recess, and the measure seeks to empower state enforcement while allowing the possibility of permanent deferment under certain reinvestment scenarios.

Donald J. Trump John Thune

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Cryptocurrency

Clarity Act Faces Sunset, DOJ Enforcement Debates

The CLARITY Act faces a tight Senate fight as Democrats push for explicit ethics rules barring federal officials from profiting in crypto, with Senator Warner indicating openness to a vote and Senator Warren pressing Trump’s cryptocurrency disclosures to shape the timeline. The bill’s fate hinges on securing 60 votes before the August recess amid Trump’s reported $1.4 billion in crypto earnings and ongoing political obstacles, even as some Republicans express optimism about passage.

Donald J. Trump

Jul 25, 2026

Opinion

Main Street Could Get Hosed If Swamp Compromise On Stablecoin Comes To Fruition

Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks released their long-awaited compromise on stablecoin yield last week. The deal, embedded in Section 404 of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, bars stablecoin firms from…

Thom Tillis Angela Alsobrooks

Jul 2, 2026

Reporting

EXCLUSIVE: Nat Sec Watchdog Sounds Alarm On Dangers Lying Behind Crypto

A national security group is calling on Congress to treat cryptocurrency as a national security issue rather than an economic concern. The Senate is currently considering the CLARITY Act , a bill that would tighten…

United States Senate United States Congress

Jul 1, 2026

Opinion

AIDEN BUZZETTI: Pass The Senate CLARITY Act

President Donald Trump came into office promising to bring forth a golden age. To that end, he has sought to modernize American industry, expand America’s economy, and make America even more of a center for technology…

Dec 6, 2025