A Harrisx poll reveals that 52% of registered voters support the CLARITY Act after reading its summary, and 70% believe the US should have enacted clear crypto rules long ago. National security concerns and the role of the US dollar are key drivers, with potential impact on the 2026 midterm elections.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly supports passing a 'good crypto bill' in 2026, but the CLARITY Act faces Democratic pushback over a removed ethics clause. Bipartisan negotiations intensify as the bill's fate hangs in balance.
A Harrisx poll of 2,008 registered voters found 52% support the CLARITY Act after reading a summary, with 70% believing the US should already have clear cryptocurrency rules. The bill enjoys bipartisan backing, with national security and dollar dominance as key drivers. The Senate Banking Committee is set to mark up the bill on May 14.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) will introduce legislation on March 14, 2025 to permanently establish President Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile, locking in nearly 200,000 BTC ($16.8B) and requiring congressional approval for any changes. The bill aims to shield the initiative from future administrations.
President Trump pledged to end the crypto regulatory war, create a strategic bitcoin reserve, and push for stablecoin legislation in a video address at the Digital Asset Summit.
Polymarket traders rushed to bet 'Yes' on Trump declassifying UFO files by end of 2025, driving implied probability from single digits to 81% in hours. Over $233K poured in, driven by political pressure, Trump's past remarks, and UFO advocates' claims.
Digital asset investment products attracted $857.9 million in net inflows last week, with Bitcoin accounting for $706.1 million, driven by optimism around the U.S. Senate Banking Committee's markup of the CLARITY Act on May 14. The reversal follows a record $952 million outflow earlier this year, highlighting institutional sensitivity to regulatory progress.
Grayscale says the CLARITY Act gained important momentum after a 15-9 Senate Banking Committee vote, but the bill still must be merged with another Senate crypto proposal, reconciled with the House version, and win enough bipartisan support on the Senate floor.
