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Senate Panel Advances Crypto Bill Facing Ethics Hurdle

Passage hinges on Democratic demands for conflict-of-interest limits tied to Trump.

Overview

  • The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which passed the Senate Banking Committee Thursday in a 15-9 vote, now moves to the full Senate.
  • The bill needs 60 votes to clear a filibuster, so Republicans will need many more Democratic votes than the two they got in committee.
  • Senate Democrats say they will not back the measure without conflict-of-interest rules addressing President Trump’s crypto ties.
  • A revised draft settled a fight over stablecoin returns by banning passive interest and allowing activity-based rewards, yet ethics and some law-enforcement details remain unsettled.
  • No floor vote is scheduled as leaders work to align the Senate text with the House and Agriculture versions, and TD Cowen now puts the odds of passage near 40%.