{"id":76252,"date":"2026-08-02T00:51:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T00:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/grayscale-urges-senate-clarity-act-vote-before-august-recess\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T00:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T00:51:41","slug":"grayscale-urges-senate-clarity-act-vote-before-august-recess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/grayscale-urges-senate-clarity-act-vote-before-august-recess\/","title":{"rendered":"Grayscale Urges Senate CLARITY Act Vote Before August Recess"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"@container mb-[25px] rounded-sm overflow-clip py-0.5 pr-0.5 pl-2.5 bg-success-100\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-m overflow-clip rounded-[6px] !bg-success-10 p-3 @[420px]:p-m\">\n<h2 class=\"m-0 flex items-center gap-s text-[19px] !text-[#1c1c1c] md:text-[20px]\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 10\" fill=\"none\" class=\"shrink-0 text-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1 1.5h14\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M1 8.5h10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"m-0 flex list-none flex-col gap-m pl-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Grayscale pressed Senate leaders for a vote before the August recess.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">The CLARITY Act would create nationwide rules for digital asset markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 flex items-start gap-s !text-[#434248]\"><span class=\"mt-2 size-2 shrink-0 rounded-full bg-success-100\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><span class=\"text-body\">Supporters face a narrowing calendar and uncertain Senate vote count.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Grayscale Presses Senate Leaders as Legislative Window Closes<\/h2>\n<p>Digital asset manager Grayscale <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Grayscale\/status\/2083215966335615236\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">called on Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act to a floor vote before the August recess<\/a> on July 31. The request was outlined in a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as the remaining legislative calendar tightened ahead of the recess.<\/p>\n<p>Grayscale Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm framed the request as an immediate test of congressional commitment to comprehensive digital asset legislation:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWe urge the Senate to bring the CLARITY Act to a floor vote before Congress departs for the August recess.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The company argued that prolonged regulatory uncertainty has subjected digital asset businesses to enforcement actions without an established federal framework governing market participation. Its letter maintained that defined standards would protect investors, encourage responsible innovation, and reduce incentives for companies and skilled workers to relocate abroad.<\/p>\n<p>Broader industry pressure has also intensified, with Stand With Crypto reporting 950,000 contacts between supporters and federal lawmakers by July 22. Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong described the proposal as <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/950k-contacts-back-clarity-act-as-coinbase-ceo-says-bill-is-ready-for-full-senate-vote\/\">ready for Senate consideration<\/a> and predicted floor action could arrive within weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>Committee Approval Opens a Narrow Route to the Senate Floor<\/h2>\n<p>The Senate Banking Committee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banking.senate.gov\/newsroom\/majority\/chairman-scott-senate-banking-committee-advance-clarity-act-in-historic-bipartisan-vote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">advanced H.R. 3633 through a bipartisan 15-9 vote<\/a> on May 14 following nearly one year of negotiations. Committee leaders presented the measure as a framework for stronger consumer safeguards, clearer operating standards, and federal tools addressing misconduct across digital asset markets.<\/p>\n<p>Grayscale characterized the legislation as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grayscale.com\/the-stack\/clarity-act-coming-down-to-the-wire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a comprehensive rulebook<\/a> that could determine whether crypto capital markets develop primarily inside the United States. Its analysis warned that failing to act before the recess could leave the proposal competing with midterm election priorities during the remaining congressional calendar.<\/p>\n<h2>Vote Math and Regulatory Divisions Shape the Outcome<\/h2>\n<p>Legislative uncertainty remains elevated after Galaxy Research <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/clarity-act-passage-odds-cut-to-30-as-senate-vote-faces-challenges\/\">reduced its estimated probability of enactment during 2026 from 50% to 30%<\/a>. The 616-page package contains 104 numbered sections addressing market structure, custody, enforcement, stablecoins, government ethics, developer protections, and safeguards for people holding assets directly.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/regulation-and-legal\/sec-chair-backs-clarity-act-says-hes-optimistic-congress-will-pass-landmark-crypto-bill\/\">Chair Paul Atkins has expressed optimism that Congress will pass the legislation<\/a>, while emphasizing regulatory clarity for exchanges, issuers, and investors. The proposal would allocate oversight responsibilities between the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, replacing overlapping expectations with defined federal roles.<\/p>\n<p>Remaining procedural work requires lawmakers to combine provisions developed through the Senate Banking and Agriculture committees before resolving differences with the House-approved version. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/what-comes-next-for-the-clarity-act-grayscale-flags-key-hurdles\/\">Grayscale identified that reconciliation process, limited floor time, and the need for bipartisan support<\/a> as central obstacles separating committee approval from final enactment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose my-3 lg:my-4\"><a aria-label=\"Read Now: Grayscale Identifies 5 Crypto Networks Positioned to Benefit From Tokenized Equities\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg !bg-[#E8EDFA] p-[9px] no-underline focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#4169E1] focus-visible:ring-offset-2 flex flex-col md:hidden\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/grayscale-identifies-5-crypto-networks-positioned-to-benefit-from-tokenized-equities\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative aspect-video w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[15px]\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"absolute inset-x-0 bottom-0 m-0 p-3 text-xl font-bold capitalize leading-[1.17] tracking-[-0.4px] !text-white\">Grayscale Identifies 5 Crypto Networks Positioned to Benefit From Tokenized Equities<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2.5 px-1 pt-2.5 pb-1\">\n<p class=\"m-0 line-clamp-2 text-xs leading-[1.3] !text-[#67656E]\">Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Canton Network as blockchain networks positioned to benefit from equity tokenization, highlighting\u2026<\/p>\n<p><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"flex items-center justify-center rounded-pill bg-[#4169E1] text-sm font-medium text-white h-[38px] w-full\">Read Now<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><a aria-label=\"Read Now: 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\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=1080&amp;q=75 1080w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w\" src=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"absolute left-2 top-2\"><img alt=\"Bitcoin.com News\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-7\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fbitcoin_news_newlogo.svg&amp;w=32&amp;q=75 1x, \/_next\/image\/?url=%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fbitcoin_news_newlogo.svg&amp;w=64&amp;q=75 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/_next\/image\/?url=%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fbitcoin_news_newlogo.svg&amp;w=64&amp;q=75\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col justify-between gap-2\">\n<h3 class=\"m-0 line-clamp-3 text-xl font-bold capitalize leading-[1.17] tracking-[-0.4px] !text-[#1C1C1C]\">Grayscale Identifies 5 Crypto Networks Positioned to Benefit From Tokenized Equities<\/h3>\n<p class=\"m-0 line-clamp-2 text-sm leading-[1.3] !text-[#67656E]\">Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Canton Network as blockchain networks positioned to benefit from equity tokenization, highlighting\u2026<\/p>\n<p><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"flex items-center justify-center rounded-pill bg-[#4169E1] text-sm font-medium text-white h-[38px] w-full\">Read Now<\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/a><a aria-label=\"Read Now: Grayscale Identifies 5 Crypto Networks Positioned to Benefit From Tokenized Equities\" class=\"block overflow-hidden rounded-lg !bg-[#E8EDFA] p-[9px] no-underline focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-[#4169E1] focus-visible:ring-offset-2 hidden lg:flex lg:flex-row lg:gap-4\" href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/grayscale-identifies-5-crypto-networks-positioned-to-benefit-from-tokenized-equities\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative size-[150px] min-w-[150px] shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-[15px]\"><img alt=\"Grayscale Identifies 5 Crypto Networks Positioned to Benefit From Tokenized Equities\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"object-cover\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" sizes=\"150px\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=32&amp;q=75 32w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=48&amp;q=75 48w, 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\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=1200&amp;q=75 1200w, \/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75 1920w\" src=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/_next\/image\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.news.bitcoin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F07%2Fgrayscale-150x150.jpg&amp;w=1920&amp;q=75\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"absolute left-2 top-2\"><img alt=\"Bitcoin.com News\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"size-7\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image\/?url=%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fbitcoin_news_newlogo.svg&amp;w=32&amp;q=75 1x, \/_next\/image\/?url=%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fbitcoin_news_newlogo.svg&amp;w=64&amp;q=75 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/_next\/image\/?url=%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fbitcoin_news_newlogo.svg&amp;w=64&amp;q=75\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col justify-center gap-2\">\n<p><h3 class=\"m-0 min-w-0 flex-1 line-clamp-2 text-2xl font-bold capitalize leading-[1.17] tracking-[-0.48px] !text-[#1C1C1C]\">Grayscale Identifies 5 Crypto Networks Positioned to Benefit From Tokenized Equities<\/h3>\n<p><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"flex items-center justify-center rounded-pill bg-[#4169E1] text-sm font-medium text-white h-12 w-[180px] shrink-0\">Read Now<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"m-0 line-clamp-2 text-base leading-[1.3] !text-[#67656E]\">Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Canton Network as blockchain networks positioned to benefit from equity tokenization, highlighting\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/regulation-and-legal\/grayscale-urges-senate-clarity-act-vote-before-august-recess\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News ) Key Takeaways Grayscale pressed Senate leaders for a vote before the August recess. The CLARITY Act would create nationwide rules for digital asset markets. Supporters face a narrowing calendar and uncertain Senate vote count. Grayscale Presses Senate Leaders as Legislative Window Closes Digital asset manager Grayscale called on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":76253,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76252"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=76252"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76252\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=76252"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=76252"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=76252"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}