Why the CLARITY Act Is Not Guaranteed to Become Law Yet

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Although the CLARITY Act recently advanced through the Senate Banking Committee, its journey through Congress is far from complete. The bill must still pass both the Senate and the House of Representatives before reaching the President's desk. While supporters view the committee vote as a significant milestone, the legislation continues to face political and regulatory hurdles.

One notable challenge is the limited level of bipartisan support. Despite being described as a bipartisan effort by some lawmakers, only a small number of Democrats joined Republicans in advancing the bill. This division has contributed to uncertainty around its prospects, with prediction markets recently lowering the estimated probability of the bill becoming law. The coming months will reveal whether lawmakers can build enough consensus to deliver the first comprehensive crypto market structure framework in U.S. history.

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crypto finally got a bill moving through congress

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and immediately discovered that moving through congress is the hard part