U.S. Senate to Vote on Crypto Clarity Act Affecting Major Digital Assets

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote at 2:15 p.m. ET on September 15, 2026, on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act. This legislation aims to establish a permanent legal framework for classifying major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, as commodities. The outcome of this vote could solidify their status or leave it vulnerable to future regulatory changes by subsequent administrations.

In March 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly identified 16 tokens as digital commodities, including the aforementioned cryptocurrencies. However, this classification is not legally binding and could be reversed by future regulatory bodies without Congressional approval. The CLARITY Act seeks to elevate the classification of these assets to a statutory level, providing greater stability and clarity for the crypto market.

The House of Representatives passed the CLARITY Act in July 2025 with a significant majority, and it has since been approved by the Senate Banking Committee. The current vote requires a minimum of 60 votes to proceed to debate, with at least seven Democratic senators needing to support the bill. Negotiations surrounding an ethics package related to the bill have created some contention, as certain provisions may not satisfy all lawmakers. If passed, the CLARITY Act would ensure that the current classification of these cryptocurrencies remains intact, preventing potential regulatory shifts in the future.

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