Clarity Act Clears Senate Hurdle Ahead of Full Vote

The Clarity Act, a comprehensive crypto bill, has cleared another hurdle in its journey to become law. The bill now heads to the full Senate for a vote after passing the House back in July 2025 and the Senate Banking Committee in May 2026.

The Clarity Act sets rules for digital assets like Bitcoin and other crypto tokens. It establishes the CFTC as the primary regulator, with the SEC handling tokens that act more like securities, such as company stock.

Ripple's chief legal officer, Stuart Alderoty, called the bill a 'consumer protection measure' that adds real tools for law enforcement and state officials to go after bad actors. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse backed the bill, saying it doesn't need to be perfect to be worth passing.

Not everyone is on board with the bill. Some Democrats in the Senate oppose the current draft, and there are still negotiations underway between Republicans and Democrats to try to reach a deal that can pass.