{
  "id": 491334,
  "title": "‘Disappointing’ — crypto advocates react to delay in CLARITY vote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/disappointing-crypto-advocates-react-to-delay-in-clarity-vote",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-10T17:08:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cointelegraph",
    "slug": "cointelegraph",
    "url": "https://cointelegraph.com/news/clarity-act-vote-disappointing-crypto-advocates-delay"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US Senate's procedural delay has prompted crypto advocates to react negatively to the setback in the CLARITY vote. The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, initially passed by the House of Representatives, is now set for a cloture vote in September after lawmakers returned from a month-long recess. Major industry players such as Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Bitmine chair Tom Lee expressed disappointment with the Senate's inaction, but insisted that September would be the time to \"finish the job.\" Critics argue that the 50-day window before the 2026 midterm elections reduces the chances of the bill passing.",
  "summary": "Following a procedural delay in the US Senate, lawmakers are expected to address a major crypto market structure bill after they return from a month-long recess, which met with industry criticism.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Crypto Bill heads toward key senate vote in September: What Trump-backed Clarity Act proposes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/crypto-bill-heads-toward-key-senate-vote-in-september-what-trump",
        "published": "2026-08-10T13:10:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Cointelegraph",
        "title": "White House vows to get CLARITY across ‘finish line’ in September",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/white-house-vows-to-get-clarity-across-finish-line-in-september",
        "published": "2026-08-11T04:12:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}