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A Trump-backed crypto bill just suffered a bruising defeat in the Senate. Here's why

The legislation was intended to establish rules of the road for the crypto sector for the first time. But it suffered a stinging defeat in the Senate on Tuesday.

15 September 2026Live

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NPR Business. https://www.npr.org/2026/09/15/nx-s1-5968711/clarity-act-crypto-senate-vote

The legislation was intended to establish rules of the road for the crypto sector for the first time. But it suffered a stinging defeat in the Senate on Tuesday.

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