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Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Senate to Pass the Clarity Act Amid Disputes Over Stablecoin Yields

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized crypto leaders for resisting the Clarity Act, urging the Senate to pass the bill. The bill, aimed at legalizing most crypto activities, faces disagreements, particularly regarding stablecoin yield payments.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized crypto leaders for resisting the Clarity Act, urging the Senate to pass the bill. The bill, aimed at legalizing most crypto activities, faces disagreements, particularly regarding stablecoin yield payments.

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