Clarity Act
Clarity Act stablecoin compromise boosts crypto markets ahead of markup
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Following last week's stablecoin yield compromise by Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks, crypto stocks rallied and markup expectations grew for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Circle shares surged 18% amid optimism for Senate Banking Committee action the week of May 11, despite banking pushback.
A senior White House official expressed optimism this week that the Clarity Act could reach President Donald Trump's desk by Independence Day. The comments came during Consensus Miami 2026, where lawmakers and industry figures also discussed ethics rules and prediction markets.
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Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that the U.S. Senate's crypto market structure bill, known as the Clarity Act, remains uncertain despite a recent stablecoin compromise. Speaking at Consensus 2026 in Miami Beach, he emphasized that a Senate Banking Committee hearing this month is crucial for its advancement. Without it in the next two weeks, the bill's chances could drop sharply.
Bitcoin reached a two-month high above $97,000 on Wednesday, leading a broader cryptocurrency rally fueled by positive economic data and advancing pro-crypto legislation. The surge liquidated nearly $700 million in short positions, rejuvenating market risk appetite. Analysts suggest the rally has potential to continue higher.
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US senators introduced a draft bill on January 13, 2026, aimed at creating a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, clarifying jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC. The Clarity Act seeks to boost digital asset adoption but faces criticism over provisions favoring banks and insufficient investor protections. A markup session is scheduled for January 15 in the Senate Banking Committee.