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Image: crypto.news via LBankCLARITY Act Delay Raises Risks for US Crypto Sector, Lawmaker Warns (Not Officially Confirmed)
According to LBank News, Florida Representative Mike Haridopolos has warned that ongoing delays in the Senate’s consideration of the CLARITY Act could drive US crypto businesses and investments overseas. Senate leaders have prioritized other legislative matters, and the bill requires at least eight Democratic votes to advance. These developments are not officially confirmed. The report highlights concerns about regulatory clarity and the potential impact on the US crypto market.
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crypto.news via LBankCLARITY Act Delay Raises Risks for US Crypto Sector, Lawmaker Warns (Not Officially Confirmed)
According to LBank News, Florida Representative Mike Haridopolos has warned that ongoing delays in the Senate’s consideration of the CLARITY Act could drive US crypto businesses and investments overseas. Senate leaders have prioritized other legislative matters, and the bill requires at least eight Democratic votes to advance. These developments are not officially confirmed. The report highlights concerns about regulatory clarity and the potential impact on the US crypto market.
CoinDeskRussia Publishes Draft Digital Depository Rules Ahead of Crypto Framework Roll-Out
CoinDesk has reported that the Bank of Russia has released draft regulations for digital depositories, requiring digital asset platforms to maintain up to $2.8 million in liquid capital. These proposals, which are not officially confirmed, are part of a broader regulatory framework expected to take effect in September. The rules aim to extend existing securities market regulations to digital assets, introducing tiered capital requirements based on the services provided. The draft is open for public assessment and has not yet been finalized.
The Block / ShutterstockBank of Russia drafts rules for organized crypto trading and digital depositories
The Bank of Russia has published draft requirements for organized digital-asset trading, exchange rulebooks, pricing records and digital depositories as lawmakers build a domestic regulated market.
crypto.news via LBankCLARITY Act Passage Odds Drop as Senate Delays Vote: Not Officially Confirmed
According to reporting by LBank News and crypto.news, the probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 has fallen sharply, with Polymarket traders now estimating only a 34% chance. The Senate's decision to prioritize other legislative matters has delayed the bill's progress, and bipartisan support remains uncertain. These developments are not officially confirmed and rely on media reporting rather than direct statements from lawmakers or regulators. The ongoing regulatory uncertainty is affecting both market sentiment and legislative prospects for US crypto regulation.
CoinDeskBitcoin Declines Amid South Korean Stock Plunge and U.S. Senate Delay on Crypto Clarity Act
According to CoinDesk, not officially confirmed, Bitcoin fell approximately 2% as South Korea's Kospi index experienced an 11% drop, one of its worst single-day declines in years. The U.S. Senate reportedly shelved the Crypto Clarity Act to prioritize other legislative matters, leaving the crypto market in a state of uncertainty ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve decision. These events have contributed to heightened volatility and bearish sentiment across global risk assets, especially affecting AI and layer-1 tokens.
decrypt.co via LBankXRP Price Drops as Senate Shelves Clarity Act and Federal Reserve Decision Approaches
According to LBank News, citing Decrypt, the U.S. Senate has postponed consideration of the Clarity Act, which would have clarified XRP's legal status, and this, combined with anticipation of the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision, has led to a significant decline in XRP's price. Technical indicators for XRP are predominantly bearish, and the macroeconomic environment remains unfavorable for cryptocurrencies. These developments are not officially confirmed and are based on media reporting.