Senate Set to Vote on Crypto Regulation Bill Amid Trump Venture Concerns
The Senate is set to vote on landmark legislation regulating cryptocurrency and digital assets, known as the Clarity Act. The bill aims to add more guardrails to the largely unregulated world of digital currency.
A procedural vote is scheduled for Tuesday, but the legislation needs 60 votes to advance in the Senate. This means some Democrats would have to join Republicans to move it forward.
The debate has been intense, with Democrats insisting that the legislation address President Donald Trump's crypto business ventures. The White House and Senate Republicans claim they have accommodated Democratic concerns, but not all Democrats are on board.
Democrats say they are concerned that Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year while in office. They also express concern about consumer protections for cryptocurrency users.