The Senate adjourned today without holding a final vote on the Clarity Act, punting further action on the bill until at least September.
The Clarity Act would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, much like the 2025 Genius Act did for payment stablecoins. The American Bankers Association and others have urged senators to use the Clarity Act to close a loophole that allows digital asset service providers to avoid the existing prohibition on stablecoin interest and yield.
Democrats have pressed for language in the bill to prevent federal officials from profiting from businesses engaged in digital currencies. Senators from both parties have raised concerns about the bill’s potential effects on local lending if the loophole isn’t closed.
The Senate is now in recess until Sept. 14.
Senators also voted 90-6 to pass a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the federal government through early December, with funding currently scheduled to end on Sept. 30. The House will take up the proposed budget bill when it returns from recess on Aug. 31.










