What is the Clarity Act?

It's a Senate bill to legalize crypto markets, define rules for exchanges, stablecoins, and more — aiming to bring dev talent back from abroad.

Why is the Clarity Act stalled?

Fights over stablecoin yields (crypto wants 'em, banks don't) plus Dem pushback on Trump's personal crypto holdings like his meme coin.

Will the Clarity Act pass before midterms?

Slim odds post-May; Senate time's tight, and Trump's Mar-a-Lago event stirs ethics pots. Bessent pushes hard, but compromises lag.

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Bessent Blasts Crypto 'Nihilists' — Clarity Act's Fate Hinges on Stubborn Fights

Your next crypto investment hangs in limbo. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent just torched industry 'nihilists' stalling the Clarity Act, warning developers will keep fleeing to Singapore without it.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 3 min read

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizing crypto nihilists amid Clarity Act delays

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Bessent labels resisting crypto leaders 'nihilists,' urging quick Clarity Act passage to reshore devs from Singapore. 𝕏
Stablecoin yield disputes between Coinbase and banks are the main blocker, with midterms deadline looming. 𝕏
Trump's meme coin gala risks bipartisan support, echoing past reg delays like Dodd-Frank. 𝕏

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