Senate Blocks CLARITY Act Amid Bank Lobbying Efforts
The US Senate blocked the advancement of the CLARITY Act on September 15, 2026, with a 49-50 vote. This setback was attributed by Ripple's Legal Chief to bank lobbying efforts.
The XRP token dropped 7.95% following the news. The bill needed 60 votes to advance and would have provided regulatory clarity for stablecoins.
Ripple's Legal Chief shared a bullish outlook for XRP, despite the setback. Meanwhile, CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced plans to develop a comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto sector using existing statutory powers.