CLARITY Act Advances Despite Democratic Concerns

The Clarity Act passed the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday leading to a rapid and strong rally for the Bitcoin price. Can this rally save the day for Bitcoin, or was the resulting lower high an omen of a possible crash to come?

The post $2.6 Billion in Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, Solana Options Expire Today, Experts Raise Concerns appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto market recorded massive liquidations over the past few hours due to Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) options expiry today. Crypto prices tumbled and pared almost all gains after bearish sentiment over the Senate committee advancing the CLARITY Act faded. The latest US macroeconomic data, Middle East tensions, and spiking US Treasury yields, among other headwinds, are sparking Bitcoin selloff jitters. Over $2 Billion in Bitcoin Options to Expire Today According to Deribit data, almost 25K Bitcoin options with a notional value of more than $2 billion will expire on May 15. The put/call ratio of 0.57 indicates bullish sentiment in the crypto market. The max pain price is at $80,000, below the current market price of $80,772. Moreover, BTC implied volatility is falling and 25 delta skew is rising sharply today. It signals that trade

The post Warren Says the CLARITY Act Will ‘Blow Up the Economy’ as Senate Panel Votes 15-9 to Advance Bill appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways The Senate Banking Committee advanced the CLARITY Act 15-9 on May 14, 2026, despite Warren’s 44 amendments and sharp opposition. Warren warned the 309-page bill would “blow up the economy” and “blow a hole” in investor protections dating to 1929. A poll found 52% of Americans support the CLARITY Act, which now needs 60 Senate votes to clear the full chamber. Warren’s 44 Amendments and Three Core Objections Warren arrived at the May 14 markup armed with 44 proposed amendments, none of which passed. Her objections centered on three claims, i.e., that the bill would “blow a hole in our securities laws that have protected investors since 1929,” that it allows companies to “opt out” of SEC regulation simply by going onchain, and that it “declares open season on defrauding American consumers who use crypto.” In additional remarks that d

Senator Elizabeth Warren launched a sweeping attack on the U.S. digital asset market structure bill during a Senate Banking Committee hearing on May 14, calling it an economic threat. The committee still voted 15-9 to advance the bill to the full Senate floor. Warren’s 44 Amendments and Three Core Objections Warren arrived at the May […]

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The Clarity Act could reshape the digital asset landscape, impacting traditional banks and crypto platforms by redefining yield regulations. The post Senate Banking Committee votes on Clarity Act, favoring Bitcoin and Coinbase staking appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP surged to intraday highs near $1.55 on renewed optimism. Senate Banking Committee approved the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in a 15-9 vote. XRP price could target a breakout as the market cheers the regulatory milestone. XRP price rose to near $1.55 on Friday as the cryptocurrency market cheered the Senate Banking Committee’s passage […] The post XRP nears $1.50 as Senate crypto vote and whale buying fuel fresh optimism appeared first on CoinJournal.

The latest impressive price surge was likely driven by the Coinbase news, and perhaps due to the CLARITY Act progress.