
Trump allies, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Cynthia Lummis, are confident that the Clarity Act will pass despite tough headwinds. Bessent calls it essential for the future of Bitcoin and digital asset markets, noting how even the Clarity Act’s slight progress has always moved markets to highlight the impact of the pending law. Lummis shares the optimism, believing it has the votes to advance, while pushing back on big bank lobbying and community bank concerns over stablecoin provisions. Meanwhile, Polymarket bettors are split, with "Yes" on passage this year clinging to just 51%. Banks like JPMorgan are fighting hard, and scheduling clashes aren't helping.
