Some U.S. Senate Democrats come out against Clarity Act, calling it a 'corrupt' bill
Certain Democrats are taking an increasingly rigorous stand against the crypto market structure bill, which needs a significant number from their party to pass.
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A trio of U.S. Senate Democrats—Chris Murphy, Chris Van Hollen, and Jeff Merkley—held a press conference opposing the Clarity Act, calling it a "corrupt piece of legislation" due to President Donald Trump's personal crypto profits. The bill, which aims to regulate crypto markets, requires significant Democratic support to clear the Senate's 60-vote threshold, but these lawmakers argue it should not be supported unless it directly addresses the president's crypto ties.