CLARITY ACT STILL ALIVE DESPITE SENATE DELAYS The U.S. crypto regulation bill still has a narrow path forward in 2026. A Senate aide told CoinDesk that a delay of a couple of weeks appears likely as Republican Senator Thom Tillis continues talks with bankers over stablecoin yield concerns. Earlier disputes over DeFi protections are now effectively settled, clearing one major hurdle. A Senate Banking Committee vote as early as May could keep a July floor vote realistic. But the Senate heads into recess in August and shifts into midterm election mode shortly after. Every week lost now may be the one that kills it.