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Politics● LowSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 7:03 PM

Crypto bill falls short in early hurdle on Senate floor

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hill · North America

A cryptocurrency regulation bill failed to advance on the Senate floor Tuesday, after all Democrats and a few Republicans blocked a procedural vote.  The Senate voted 49-50 on a motion to proceed with consideration of the Clarity Act, failing to reach the required 60-vote threshold. It marks a major setback for the industry, which has long pushed for the measure setting up a regulatory…

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