CLARITY Act: Why Washington could be crypto’s biggest September catalyst

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<p class="text-align-justify" style="text-align: justify;">With plenty happening in broader markets at the moment, cryptocurrencies definitely have plenty to focus on in September.</p><p class="text-align-justify" style="text-align: justify;">Treasury yields are surging. Oil is printing above $100 again. Inflation risks are back in focus, just as the Fed will be meeting next week.</p><p class="text-align-justify" style="text-align: justify;">However, one of the most important catalysts for Bitcoin, Ethereum and the broader crypto market may come from Washington instead.</p><p class="text-align-justify" style="text-align: justify;">The CLARITY Act (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act), a major piece of US crypto regulation aimed at establishing clearer rules for digital assets, faces a crucial procedural vote at the Senate on 15 September.</p><p class="text-align-justify" style="text-align: justify;">This vote will determine whether lawmakers can move forward with debating the legislation, with 60 votes needed to clear the cloture hurdle.</p><p class="text-align-justify" style="text-align: justify;">While not talked about much, I would argue this is an issue that could have material impact on how the US crypto market operates in the years ahead.</p><p class="text-align-justify" style="text-align: justify;">What is the CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto?</p><p class="text-align-justify" style="text-align: justify;">At its core, the CLARITY Act attempts to answer a quest