Democrats proposed the CLARITY Act to regulate crypto industry activities, including requiring officials to divest significant crypto holdings within 180 days, mandating disclosure of paid promoters' compensation, and strengthening DeFi protections and customer safeguards, but Republicans rejected the counteroffer. Meanwhile, Coixa launched its Android app for DeFi trading, and confidential yield-earning capabilities expanded for major stablecoins and wrapped Bitcoin.
Bitcoin fell below $76,000 as negotiations over the Crypto Clarity Act stalled in Congress. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed for passage of the bill, which would establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, while Democrats blocked the measure hours before a scheduled vote. Republican support appears sufficient among most party members, but the bill needs 60 votes to pass and approval odds hover around 51%.
X users discuss the upcoming U.S. Senate vote on the CLARITY Act scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 3:15 AM Japan time, which will determine regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Republicans have rejected Democrats' counteroffer, raising concerns about the bill's passage prospects. Prediction markets show volatility, with approval odds fluctuating from 82% to 16% to 25% in recent months.
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Senate Republicans released the final Bitcoin Clarity Act text ahead of a floor vote, with bipartisan compromises included. Senator Lummis indicated Democrats would support the bill after securing requested changes. The posts reflect cryptocurrency community engagement with U.S. legislative developments on bitcoin regulation.
Senate Republicans are circulating a revised CLARITY Act ahead of a September 15 cloture vote, featuring new DeFi requirements and credit union provisions. The 600-plus-page bill addresses ethics rules, anti-money-laundering safeguards, and stablecoin treatment, though key disputes remain unresolved and Democrats say the draft is insufficient. The vote requires 60 votes but Republicans hold only 53.