Crypto
XRP Price Stalls Amid CLARITY Act Delays and Regulatory Uncertainty
XRP's price has been under pressure as legislative momentum in Washington stalls. The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, which aims to provide clarity on crypto regulation, is facing delays after the Senate chose not to act on it before its recess.
The bill, which passed the House by a 294-134 vote in July 2025 and the Senate Banking Committee 15-9 in May 2026, has yet to reach the Senate floor calendar. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has prioritized executive nominations and a foreign sanctions package over the bill.
The delay deprives the market of a near-term catalyst and forces institutional buyers to evaluate whether regulatory clarity can materialize before the 2026 midterm election cycle takes over Congress.