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U.S. Senate Banking Committee Advances Clarity Act, Bitcoin Reacts
Today, in a milestone bipartisan vote, the U.S. Banking Committee has passed the Clarity Act. This advancement has triggered instant momentum in cryptocurrency markets. As per the reports, the decision of the committee, which witnessed 15-9 votes, obtained support from Democratic senators Angela Alsobrooks and Ruben Gallego. The advancement has notably impacted the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ($BTC).
Clarity Act Advances Through Senate Banking Committee, Moves to Full Senate Vote JUST IN: According to crypto reporter Eleanor Terrett, the Clarity Act advanced through the U.S. Senate Banking Committee in a 15-9 bipartisan vote, with Democratic senators Ruben Gallego and Angela… pic.twitter.com/bjw6BmkVsU
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) May 14, 2026
Senate Committee Approves Clarity Act with Bipartisan Support
The U.S. Banking Committee’s approval of the Clarity Act is crucial for digital assets and the crypto market. Particularly, the U.S. Banking Committee has passed the bill with a 15-9 bipartisan vote. So, the clarity that this act provides is considered a turning point for the wider crypto regulation across the United States.
Market leaders have expressed enthusiasm about the Clarity Act’s approval, deeming it a historic decision. In this respect, Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, stressed that the bipartisan vote underscores months of refinement and negotiation. He considers this act a crucial improvement in comparison with the earlier drafts while also praising policymakers.
Bitcoin and Crypto Market Gains Momentum as Clarity Act Heads toward Full Senate Approval
The approval has resulted in a sheer market rally across prominent digital assets like Bitcoin ($BTC). Thus, the flagship crypto asset jumped to a significant extent, adding $58B to total market capitalization within 5 hours. Apart from that, the cumulative crypto market surged by a stunning $77B after the decision.
At the same time, short sellers recorded noteworthy liquidations of up to $100M. Additionally, the bipartisan nature of the vote has increased the possibility for the act to endure the political challenges ahead of its complete Senate vote. Overall, the full Senate approval could further boost the crypto market outlook, minimizing the hindrances for the digital asset world.