US Crypto Policy Enters Second Half: CLARITY Act Seeks 60 Votes, CFTC's Single-Commissioner Status Becomes Wildcard

The US crypto policy enters a critical second half: the CLARITY Act needs 60 Senate votes amid time constraints, bipartisan wrangling, and departing key figures; CFTC faces regulatory gaps due to vacant commissioner seats, with ongoing disputes over prediction market jurisdiction; tax provisions are more likely to be enacted via omnibus legislation, and the industry hopes for cross-party progress to achieve meaningful outcomes by 2026.