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According to an Odaily report, a Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X that Senate Democrats are expected to meet tonight to discuss Clarity Act strategy and coordinate a counterproposal to the text Republicans released last night, even though Republicans insist that the text is their "last, best, and final" offer. The bill will face its first major test on the Senate floor in less than 24 hours.
Odaily News: A Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X that US House Republican Whip Emmer told Kristin Smith at the Solana Institute summit that he is concerned about the amendments to the BRCA. Emmer said: "I don't like the fact that you've essentially given up the safe harbor on the criminal liability side. I do worry that local district attorneys will generally turn it more into a weaponized tool." Emmer was the original proposer of the BRCA and first introduced the bill in the House in 2018.
Odaily report: A Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X that U.S. Senate Republicans have released a new version of the "Clarity Act" text, which incorporates a revised ethics proposal agreed to by Trump and adjusts provisions related to the "Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act," stablecoin yield, and the so-called "Ag" section. Republicans called this their "last, best, and final" offer to Democrats ahead of Tuesday's vote to end debate proceedings.The new text narrows the scope of the "Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act" to the Bank Secrecy Act and civil enforcement, and removes specific language extending related protections to criminal cases, including prosecutions under Section 1960. The ethics proposal includes requiring Trump to sell "substantial" crypto-related financial interests or place them in a blind trust, and allows state attorneys general to enforce the ethics provisions; the stablecoin yield clause adds a "circuit breaker" mechanism, under which federal regulators can intervene if there is evidence of large-scale flows from community bank deposits into stablecoins, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent serving as the adjudicator.The "Ag" section adds new restrictions on vertical integration, including related-party transactions and conflicts of interest involving digital commodity exchanges, brokers, and dealers, and clarifies that state consumer protection laws still apply; the developer protection clause will not constitute an exemption from derivatives law, nor will it affect prediction markets.
Odaily reports: A Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X that U.S. Senate Republicans have released an updated text of the CLARITY Act following negotiations during the August recess. The ethics section appears unchanged, and the BRCA and stablecoin yield sections also remain the same. The updates include: requiring non-decentralized DeFi protocols to register with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission; limiting DeFi provisions to spot or cash digital commodity transactions, seemingly aimed at addressing tribes' concerns about blockchain-based prediction markets; and clarifying the authority of credit unions to conduct cryptocurrency business.
Odaily News: Fox Business crypto reporter stated on the X platform that the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are advancing toward finalizing a rule to define "unsafe or unsound practices" in bank regulation. The term has remained loosely defined for years, relying largely on the broad discretion of bank examiners. Under the rule, regulators must tie determinations that a practice is "unsafe or unsound" to actual violations of law or significant financial risk, thereby reducing the likelihood of pressuring banks—including those serving legitimate clients such as crypto companies—over vague reputational or procedural concerns. The rule marks another important step toward dismantling "Operation Choke Point 2.0."
Odaily Odaily News: Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X platform, stating that according to a source familiar with the matter, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's tokenization innovation exemption will be further delayed, and relevant details will remain undisclosed for now. The source noted that one possible reason is that the tokenization provisions in Section 10505 of the Clarity Act have been under repeated consultation among stakeholders, and any action taken by the SEC through the innovation exemption could affect the compromise plan for those provisions. This means that until the path forward for the Clarity Act becomes clearer, the exemption may remain on hold. The SEC still plans to hold a public meeting at 10 a.m. tomorrow, during which it intends to propose new rules and exemptions for fundraising transactions involving crypto assets, namely Regulation Crypto Assets.
: Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X that BlockchainAssn, a crypto industry organization, has filed an amicus brief supporting Custodia Bank's petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the Court to review whether regional Federal Reserve banks have the authority to deny eligible state-chartered banks access to master accounts. The organization warned that lower court rulings in favor of the Federal Reserve grant the central bank broad power to disqualify industries or companies it does not recognize from accessing banking services, effectively determining which state-chartered banks are permitted to operate. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has been granted an extension until September 11 to respond to Custodia's petition.
Odaily News: US Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott stated that the CLARITY Act, which addresses cryptocurrency market regulation, will face a vote before the congressional recess — "there is no doubt it will come to a vote."In an interview with Fox News, Scott said the Senate may extend its working hours beyond the next two days to advance progress on related legislation. He noted that Republicans are building consensus on the bill internally and believe that establishing a crypto regulatory framework "serves America's interests."Tim Scott said: "We will get this done."The CLARITY Act aims to further clarify the US digital asset regulatory framework by delineating the respective oversight responsibilities of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the crypto market. Supporters argue the bill would provide clearer rules for the industry and help the US maintain competitiveness in the digital asset space.Currently, the bill still faces disputes within Congress over consumer protection, regulatory authority, and market risk. If ultimately passed, it would mark a significant step forward in building the US crypto regulatory system. (Beincrypto)
Odaily News: Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X platform, saying that procedural matters related to the ongoing continuing resolution may explain why Senate Majority Leader John Thune did not file a cloture motion tonight on the motion to advance the Clarity Act, but a lack of votes and major issues still under discussion could also be factors. Once procedural matters related to the continuing resolution are resolved, expectations are rising that Thune could file the cloture motion as early as tomorrow. If he files the motion, a potential Clarity Act vote would hit the schedule 30 hours later. The bill still has unresolved issues, including the lack of a bipartisan ethics agreement, the White House's refusal to take a position, and ongoing disagreements surrounding BRCA. However, he has heard from multiple sources that some people now want lawmakers to go on the record with an official vote, even if the bill does not pass.
Odaily Planet Daily reported that Fox Business crypto journalist posted on X, stating that Lummis said Senator Hawley is "very resistant." Hawley did not vote in favor of the GENIUS Act and is not expected to vote for the CLARITY Act either; however, discussions with his office are reportedly still ongoing. Other Republican opposition appears to stem from the banking industry's concerns over the stablecoin earnings provisions in the bill. Fox Business crypto journalist noted that an industry source familiar with the matter said yesterday that, given the banking lobby's pressure and concerns from some Republicans, the earnings provisions in the bill are expected to undergo at least partial adjustments before it goes to a full Senate vote. However, it remains unclear whether these adjustments will be sufficient to satisfy the banking sector.
Fox Business crypto journalist posted on platform X, stating that according to multiple sources outside Capitol Hill, the latest ethics proposal coordinated by SenThomTillis and SenRubenGallego includes a role for state attorneys general, but the full details of the plan and the additional provisions added in response to White House concerns remain unclear. The White House is currently reviewing the latest draft received this morning. Additionally, the journalist learned that industry representatives spent most of yesterday calling the White House, arguing that reaching an ethical compromise is crucial to advancing the Clarity Act's legislative process. The White House's response will largely determine whether the Senate moves forward with the bill's vote next week.
Fox Business crypto journalist posted on X that former NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood stated last week that credit unions play an important role in modernizing the financial system. A few days later, AmericasCUs, along with credit union leagues in all 50 U.S. states, supported the vast majority of the Clarity Act. However, they echoed the banking industry's concerns regarding the bill's stablecoin yield provisions, urging senators to strengthen the language. These groups believe that the current Tillis-Alsobrooks compromise could still allow for "functionally passive" reward structures, potentially causing deposits to flow out of local credit unions.
: Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X platform that the National Fraternal Order of Police, one of the key law enforcement groups involved in the negotiations for the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act, now supports the latest version of the Clarity Act, stating that the revised BRCA wording addresses their previous concerns and preserves law enforcement’s ability to investigate crypto crimes. In the latest version of the bill released on Wednesday, the BRCA content remained unchanged, so it is unclear what specific changes the group is referring to.
Odaily News: Fox Business crypto reporter posted on platform X that Digital Chamber, Crypto Council, and Blockchain Association are urging U.S. Senate leadership to bring the Clarity Act to a full floor vote, despite the bill currently lacking the necessary support for advancement.
Fox Business crypto journalist posted on X platform, stating that USHCC, which claims to represent millions of Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, wrote to Senate leadership this week, saying it shares community banks' concerns that the Clarity Act could accelerate deposit outflows. The organization believes the bill would reduce lending to Hispanic small businesses and weaken investment in underserved communities.
Fox Business crypto journalist posted on platform X, stating that the bill specifies the rules for handling digital assets when an exchange or custodian becomes insolvent. This legislation helps ensure customer assets receive the same protections as traditional financial assets and remain the property of the customers, rather than becoming part of the company's bankruptcy estate. This could help prevent a repeat of situations like FTX.
Odaily News: Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X platform that a new section has been added to the bill, dedicated to enhancing law enforcement's ability to investigate crypto-related crimes. This section will increase funding for state and local crypto investigations and blockchain analysis tools, establish new training programs for law enforcement and prosecutors, set up "cyber hubs" to address threats posed by state actors such as North Korea and Iran, create public-private joint task forces to coordinate efforts against crypto fraud, and require stablecoin issuers to comply with lawful orders when appropriate, including freezing, seizing, destroying, and reissuing tokens.
Fox Business crypto reporter posted on platform X, stating that after President Trump met with Republican senators last Thursday, the White House has not yet reached an agreement on ethical parameters. The industry is still awaiting the updated version of the bill text.
U.S. Representative Bryan Steil optimistically stated on Fox News that the CLARITY Act is expected to pass in the Senate next week, and emphasized that the U.S. needs to establish a regulatory gold standard in the digital asset sector.
Odaily News, Fox Business crypto reporter posted on platform X, stating that it is currently unclear what this means for the BRCA clause, nor whether other modifications will be made to the version passed by the Senate Banking Committee. Law enforcement support has become a key factor in the bill's negotiations, with some Democratic senators, including @CortezMasto and @MarkWarner, indicating they hope to address law enforcement's concerns before the full Senate supports the legislation.