U.S. Senate Review Imminent, Crypto Industry Plans Intensive Lobbying to Accelerate Passage of CLARITY Act

Odaily News The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a review of the Crypto Market Structure Act (CLARITY Act) for Thursday, January 15, 2026, with staff working against the clock to secure bipartisan consensus on outstanding issues. It is reported that the crypto industry is intensifying its lobbying efforts this week to make its voice heard on the remaining unresolved issues. The Chamber of Digital Commerce will hold a lobbying event on Capitol Hill this Thursday, with over 40 members expected to visit the Senate for lobbying. During a previous meeting held at the office of Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott, key discussion topics included ethics for public officials related to cryptocurrency, stablecoin yields, bipartisan representation for crypto regulatory agencies, and several DeFi-specific provisions. The meeting was attended by 13 pro-cryptocurrency senators. (Cryptoinamerica)