Crypto bill falls short in early hurdle on Senate floor
Congress has been working on a cryptocurrency regulation bill called the Clarity Act. On Tuesday, the bill failed to advance past an early procedural vote on the Senate floor, as Democrats and some Republicans voted against it. The bill's supporters say it's running out of time to pass, though the outcome suggests significant opposition remains.
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3 developments- Sep 14Trump backed Clarity Act's final text as banks and crypto industry clashed over stablecoin rules
- Sep 14Only center coverage:Crypto regulation bill faces Senate vote
- Sep 15Crypto bill falls short in early hurdle on Senate floor
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