Trump Crypto Ethics Deal Fails to End CLARITY Act Objections
Ecosystem
- English
- News
- Markets
- Features
- Research
- Podcasts
- Newsletters
- Commissioned
- About
Cryptocurrency Prices (as of Sep 14, 2026)
| Cryptocurrency | Price | Percentage Change |
| ————- | —– | —————— |
| DOGE | $0.08150 | 2.96% |
| TRX | $0.3357 | 1.25% |
| LINK | $11.25 | 1.83% |
| ZEC | $1,120.73 | 1.31% |
| ADA | $0.2018 | 3.61% |
| XRP | $1.38 | 1.37% |
| ETH | $2,422.30 | 3.44% |
| BTC | $76,479.47 | 2.60% |
| XMR | $515.89 | 0.74% |
| BNB | $718.03 | 0.64% |
| XLM | $0.1923 | 0.77% |
| SOL | $99.28 | 2.69% |
| HYPE | $77.15 | 3.45% |
CLARITY Act Faces State AGs Opposition
Written by Sam Bourgi, staff writer
Reviewed by Robert Lakin, staff editor
The CLARITY Act, a potential landmark piece of US crypto legislation, is facing new hurdles ahead of a crucial Senate vote. Despite Trump’s ethics concession addressing one major hurdle, 18 state attorneys general have voiced strong opposition, arguing that the revised legislation weakens state oversight of the crypto industry.
Key Points:
- The CLARITY Act aims to establish a federal market structure for digital assets, clarify regulatory jurisdiction, and enforce new ethics restrictions on public officials with crypto interests.
- A bipartisan group of state AGs led by New York AG Letitia James claims the bill makes it harder for states to combat crypto fraud and other misconduct.
- They point to ambiguous language and confined powers that may challenge state police authority.
- The opposition adds a new layer of complexity to the legislation’s passage.
- The state AGs’ concerns come as lawmakers appear to be making progress on another major sticking point, with Trump agreeing to tougher crypto ethics rules.
Related: