U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent urged lawmakers to move forward with the crypto Clarity Act when they return from recess next week. 

Writing on X Wednesday, Bessent said that the bill would stop “bad actors” from exploiting important digital asset tech. 

Lawmakers were hoping a crucial vote on the long-awaited crypto market structure bill would go ahead in August before their five-week recess. But it was delayed and the Senate will now vote on it next week. 

JUST IN: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he ‘strongly urges’ the Senate to pass the Clarity Act. 🇺🇸

“Failing to do so would send a troubling signal to our allies and adversaries alike…

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