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US Senate CLARITY Act Stalls Amid Political Deadlock, Raising Market Correction Risks

According to reporting by crypto.news published on August 11, 2026, Polymarket prediction odds for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act falling through in 2026 have surged as the Senate adjourned for its August recess without scheduling a floor vote. This situation is not officially confirmed by legislative leadership. The bill faces a 60-vote filibuster hurdle, missing Democratic backing, and intense partisan friction over presidential cryptocurrency disclosures.

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CVUS SenateCorporate & infrastructure

US Senate CLARITY Act Stalls Amid Political Deadlock, Raising Market Correction Risks

According to reporting by crypto.news published on August 11, 2026, Polymarket prediction odds for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act falling through in 2026 have surged as the Senate adjourned for its August recess without scheduling a floor vote. This situation is not officially confirmed by legislative leadership. The bill faces a 60-vote filibuster hurdle, missing Democratic backing, and intense partisan friction over presidential cryptocurrency disclosures.

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White House and Senate seal illustration representing the CLARITY Act legislative push.crypto.news
CVWhite House / US SenateRegulation & policy

White House Pushes CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Vote Amid Unconfirmed Bipartisan Support

According to reporting by crypto.news, White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt stated that the administration remains committed to advancing the CLARITY Act during September. A Senate cloture vote is scheduled for September 15, requiring sixty votes to proceed. Key disputes surrounding ethics rules, stablecoin rewards, and money laundering safeguards remain unresolved, and a sufficient floor coalition is not officially confirmed.

CLARITY ActStablecoin regulationSEC
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CVU.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionRegulation & policy

US SEC Sets Meeting to Propose Regulation Crypto to Support Certain Digital Asset Offerings

According to reporting by CoinDesk, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has scheduled a meeting to vote on initiating its first major formal crypto rulemaking process, designated as Regulation Crypto. This development is not officially confirmed by the agency's final administrative registry beyond the reported notice.

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CVSantiment / CoinDeskCorporate & infrastructure

Bitcoin Elite Wallets Reach Six-Month High Amid Reported Whale Accumulation Patterns

According to CoinDesk reporting citing metrics from analytics firm Santiment, the number of elite bitcoin wallets holding over 10,000 BTC has climbed to a six-month high of 90. This movement reflects notable capital concentration among large investors while smaller holders retreat amid wider market uncertainties, though these developments are not officially confirmed.

CLARITY ActCustody
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U.S. Capitol dome representing Senate legislative proceedings and regulatory discussions.crypto.news
CVU.S. SenateRegulation & policy

CLARITY Act delay draws backlash before September vote

Crypto industry leaders are voicing frustration after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess, leaving the market structure bill facing a crucial procedural vote weeks before the 2026 midterm elections, though these developments are not officially confirmed by parliamentary transcripts.

CLARITY ActCFTC
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CFTC Polymarket case paused over soldier's $400K bets

According to reporting by crypto.news, a federal judge has paused the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's civil enforcement case against a United States Army soldier accused of generating over $400,000 in profits from Polymarket event contracts tied to Nicolás Maduro's removal, noting that these allegations remain not officially confirmed by judicial finality.

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