White House Reaches Ethics Deal on Digital Asset Regulation Bill

White House officials have agreed on ethics provisions for the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a bill aimed at regulating digital assets and addressing concerns about conflicts of interest. The agreement with Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno comes as lawmakers debate how to address perceived ties between President Donald Trump's administration and the crypto industry.

The CLARITY Act was passed in the House in July 2025, but its path in the Senate remains uncertain due to a 60-vote threshold. Democrats have expressed concerns about ethics safeguards, with some calling for hearings to examine Trump's investments and connections to the industry.

While the reported ethics alignment is significant, it does not automatically solve the central Senate hurdle: reaching 60 votes. Cointelegraph noted that Democrats' objections have not been purely procedural; many have argued that ethics provisions must directly address perceived conflicts between the administration and the digital-asset ecosystem.