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The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Clarity Act cryptocurrency regulation bill by a 15-9 vote, clearing a significant legislative hurdle. This regulatory progress provides clearer rules for the crypto industry and reduces regulatory uncertainty that has constrained institutional investment.
Circle's stock jumped 20% following a CLARITY Act compromise that preserves stablecoin reward programs. This regulatory preservation maintains a key revenue mechanism for stablecoin issuers in the crypto market.