Politics● LowSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 12:33 AM
Senate fails to advance Clarity Act, a sweeping crypto bill
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · North America
The Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a sweeping cryptocurrency bill called the Clarity Act, amid opposition from Democrats and some Republicans. Nikhilesh De, managing editor for global policy and regulations at CoinDesk, joins CBS News to discuss.
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