Waters and Emmer Clash Over CLARITY Act Failure and Trump Deals

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What happened

Even after the CLARITY Act’s recent demise, Congress still discusses digital assets regulation.

Tom Emmer is still hopeful for a new discussion and eventual CLARITY Act Passage before year-end, while Rep.

Key facts

  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:20:46 UTC.

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  1. Is there any chance left to save the CLARITY Act?

  2. SEC Green Lights Tokenized Stock Trading Despite Clarity Act Fail

  3. Kevin O’Leary says Congress will revisit Clarity early next year as crypto tax bill advances

  4. Bitcoin Faces $80,000 Ceiling as Fed and CLARITY Risks Mount

  5. Waters and Emmer Clash Over CLARITY Act Failure and Trump Deals

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