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U.S. crypto policy debate centers on Clarity Act developer protections
As the Senate moves closer to a full vote on the Clarity Act, debate is intensifying over whether software developers keep legal protections tied to the bill. The provision matters beyond the crypto sector because supporters argue it affects whether open-source builders, jobs and investment remain in the U.S. or shift to overseas markets. As argued in an opinion column by CoinDesk, the Senate Banking Committee has advanced the Clarity Act with bipartisan support, setting up the bill for a full Senate vote while leaving one core protection under scrutiny. The contested provision, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty ... (full story)