Democrats 'chose visceral hatred for' Donald Trump over crypto Clarity Act, Lummis says
What CoinDesk reports, why it matters and what remains unconfirmed.

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What CoinDesk reports
Senator Cynthia Lummis said the crypto industry should "pin it on the Democrats" in her first public remarks after last week's failed Clarity Act vote.
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CoinDeskCurrent briefing Democrats 'chose visceral hatred for' Donald Trump over crypto Clarity Act, Lummis says
Senator Cynthia Lummis said the crypto industry should "pin it on the Democrats" in her first public remarks after last week's failed Clarity Act vote.
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