The Clarity Act Has Stalled, Hitting Crypto Prices. What You Need to Know.

Key Takeaways Crypto wants its way—even if it means near-term pain. Fresh disagreements over how crypto should be regulated have undercut early 2026 "we are so back" vibes. While there was a rally in market prices earlier this week, that more recently has stumbled as the Clarity Act, legislation that seeks to create a regulatory framework for the industry, stalled in Washington. The almost 300-page bill was a months-long work-in-progress set for a Senate Banking Committee markup hearing this week. That, how ...