This Happens Next for the Clarity Act in the Senate! | Ron Hammond

May 20, 2026

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The episode examines the current legislative outlook for the Clarity Act, a market structure bill intended to clarify regulatory treatment for digital assets. Ron Hammond, head of policy and advocacy at Wintermute, describes recent committee action, the remaining procedural hurdles, and the political and industry pressures shaping the bill’s prospects.

Committee Momentum and Bipartisan Support

The bill advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee with votes from both Republican and Democratic members, including Senators from Arizona and Maryland. This outcome exceeded earlier expectations of a narrower party-line result similar to the Agriculture Committee markup earlier in the year. The support created new momentum because any Senate floor vote requires 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. Participants on Capitol Hill are now focused on confirming that threshold before scheduling a vote, rather than risking a failed floor attempt.

Combining Texts and Addressing Ethics Provisions

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Ron Hammond**
2 (04:15) **Next Steps for the Clarity Act**
3 (05:41) **Ethics Issues and Political Dynamics**
4 (09:19) **Details on Ethics Provisions**
5 (10:24) **Lobbying and PR Efforts by Opponents**
6 (13:24) **Stablecoin Yield and Genius Act**
7 (16:26) **Bank Stalling Tactics and Market Competition**

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Show Notes

Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute, joined us to discuss the next steps for the Clarity Act bill in the Senate and the timeline for passing.
Topics:
- Clarity Act Next Steps
- Can Banks still block the bill?
- Democrat Support and Ethics issue
- US Bitcoin Reserve
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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
03:17 Clarity Act next steps
05:11 Political theatre & Ethics issue
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