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Rounds Warns Bipartisan Crypto Bill Likely Fails Next Week
9/9/2026
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- Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) warns the bipartisan crypto regulatory bill will likely fail next week.
- Democratic aides say the bill lacks progress on the ethics provision governing the president and his family.
- U.S. President Donald Trump is unequivocal that Congress must pass the CLARITY Act, according to a White House spokesperson.
- A failed vote could prompt the crypto industry to spend money in key Senate and House races.
