WASHINGTON — White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt said the main blocker behind the stalled Digital Asset Market Clarity Act has been resolved, according to remarks circulating Wednesday morning—hours after the Senate failed to open debate on the bill.
The Senate’s motion to proceed failed 49-50 on Tuesday, short of the 60 votes needed. Witt’s comment suggests the administration believes a key ethics or procedural dispute can be cleared, though lawmakers have not scheduled a new floor vote.
Why the bill stalled
Democrats had cited concerns tied to presidential digital-asset holdings and conflict rules. Industry supporters argued the United States needs clear SEC/CFTC boundaries to keep markets and jobs onshore.
JUST IN: White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt said the CLARITY Act’s main blocker is RESOLVED.
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What happens next
Even if a political blocker is eased, the Senate still needs 60 votes to proceed. Markets remain sensitive to any sign of a second attempt before the midterms. For now, crypto firms continue under existing agency rules and court precedents.
Watch for statements from Senate leadership and any revised text addressing ethics language.
