Economy

US Senate Schedules Procedural Vote on Clarity Act as Bitcoin Rallies

Hindustan Times3h
THE BRIEF
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The US Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote on September 15 on the major crypto market structure bill known as the Clarity Act, which could decide if the legislation moves forward.

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Bitcoin has risen about 20% to around $80,000 from $60,000 over the summer, with investors and analysts viewing clear regulatory rules as a potential major catalyst for institutional investment.

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The revised 630-page bill includes over 114 provisions requested by Democrats, though it still faces opposition from Democratic lawmakers over existing conflict-of-interest and ethics provisions.