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THE NEXT 24 HOURS COULD DEFINE THE FUTURE OF CRYPTO



The Senate votes on the CLARITY Act on Tuesday, September 15 at 2:15 PM ET.

Here's what you need to know:

1. It would create clear federal rules for crypto and give the CFTC more power over digital assets.

2. It needs 60 votes just to move forward. This isn't the final vote.

3. Republicans hold 53 seats, so they need at least 7 Democrats to cross over.

4. As of Friday, they were still short, with talks going all weekend.

5. Sen. Lummis added over 120 provisions Democrats asked for to win their support.

6. A new "circuit breaker" lets regulators step in if stablecoins drain community banks.

7. President Trump agreed to most of the ethics rules, including forcing officials to sell crypto or use a blind trust.

8. The House already passed its version 294-134 in July 2025.

9. If it passes, the bill moves to a final vote, then needs identical approval from both chambers before reaching President Trump.

10. If it fails, it's not dead, but with midterms coming, time is running out.

Tuesday could be the most important day for crypto regulation in history.
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MultiFrameGuest
5 minutes ago
Even if it passes, it’s only a procedural vote; there are still tough battles ahead, so don’t crack open the champagne just yet.
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NewChainMiner
8 minutes ago
53 votes are needed to reach 60; 7 more are required. Talks are still ongoing over the weekend, and tensions are high.
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SeaSaltMarketMakingNotes
19 minutes ago
First Review
That circuit breaker clause is quite interesting—it links stablecoins with a community bank.
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