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  "id": 322390,
  "title": "US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/us-senate-advances-landmark-crypto-bill-before-heading-on-august-322390",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-08T19:24:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
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    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/us-senate-advances-landmark-crypto-bill-before-heading-on-august-recess-4847679"
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  "account": "The U.S. Senate is set to advance a landmark cryptocurrency bill known as the Clarity Act, which would establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. Rep. John Thune, the Republican majority leader, intends to schedule a procedural vote when the Senate reconvenes from its August recess in mid-September, potentially leading to a full floor debate, according to the U.S. Senate Press Gallery. The bill requires the backing of at least eight Democrats and all Republican senators to pass. If successful, it would offer the crypto industry its first comprehensive federal rulebook, defining the status of digital tokens as securities or commodities and identifying the regulators overseeing them. This legislation could provide legal clarity for the industry, potentially boosting cryptocurrency adoption. The Clarity Act would also present President Trump with a second significant policy victory, following his signing of a bill supporting dollar-backed tokens, or stablecoins, last year. Despite opposition from Democrats, who argue the bill could conflict with their family's crypto profits, the crypto industry has spent over $119 million to support pro-crypto candidates aiming to advance the Clarity Act and stablecoin law. Banks oppose the bill due to concerns that it would allow crypto companies to compete with traditional banks for deposits. Trump, who has profited from crypto ventures, has prioritized crypto reform in his second administration, with the White House actively pushing for the bill's passage.",
  "summary": "The U.S. Senate is set to advance a landmark crypto bill, the Clarity Act, ahead of its August recess, potentially paving the way for a full floor vote in mid-September. The bill, which would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, has been pushed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune and the Trump administration, marking a significant victory for the crypto industry. If passed, the act would provide legal clarity for the industry, defining when digital tokens are securities or commodities and which regulators oversee them. The legislation requires support from at least eight Democrats and all Senate Republicans for passage, a feat that remains uncertain given opposition from many Democrats. Banks have fought to limit language that would allow crypto companies to compete for bank deposits, while Trump has prioritized crypto reform during his second administration, having reported over $1.4 billion in income from his family's crypto ventures in 2023.",
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        "title": "US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess",
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        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess",
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        "published": "2026-08-09T10:20:47.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Senate moves closer to vote on sweeping U.S. crypto regulation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/senate-moves-closer-to-vote-on-sweeping-u-s-crypto-regulation",
        "published": "2026-08-09T19:37:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Senate leaves town without voting on crypto bill, dimming its chances of passing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/senate-leaves-town-without-voting-on-crypto-bill-dimming-its-chances",
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