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The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking
What CoinDesk reports, why it matters and what remains unconfirmed.
FinanceBy Will Canny at CoinDesk

The story in one view
- Reported by
- CoinDesk
- Coverage lens
- Policy and regulation
- Published
- Evidence status
- Single attributed publisher report
What CoinDesk reports
Crypto M&A has hit record levels, but the Clarity Act’s Senate setback leaves dealmakers weighing how much regulatory uncertainty still matters.
The immediate significance
The report identifies a policy development, but the available information does not provide enough matched evidence for a more specific impact judgment. That assessment remains open.
What remains unknown
- No matched primary document independently supporting the central claim is linked to this page.
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