US Senate to Vote on CLARITY Act on January 15: What It Means for Crypto
The US Senate Banking Committee is set to vote on the CLARITY Act on January 15, a pivotal bill aimed at overhauling cryptocurrency regulations. Market analysts predict a potential 70–80% reduction in manipulation and accelerated institutional investment by 2026 if the legislation passes.
Bipartisan negotiations have shaped the current version of the bill, which now moves to committee markup. A successful vote WOULD send it to the full Senate, then back to the House for reconciliation before reaching the President's desk. Passage could occur as early as March 2026.
Political dynamics remain crucial. With a 53–47 Senate split, Republicans need at least seven Democratic votes to clear the 60-vote threshold. Galaxy Research's Alex Thorn suggests strong Republican unity coupled with modest Democratic support in committee could signal smooth sailing for final passage.
