U.S. Senate Postpones CLARITY Act Vote, Crypto Market Rules Pushed to Early 2026
On 19 December 2025, U.S. lawmakers confirmed that the CLARITY Act will not be brought to the Senate floor this year, with the earliest window for action now set for January 2026. Senators John Kennedy and Tim Scott cited unresolved disputes over DeFi oversight and partisan tensions, including concerns tied to President Donald Trump's crypto-related business ventures. The delay extends uncertainty around how the U.S. will structure regulation for digital assets and decentralized finance.