IBAT Flags Technical Flaw in the Clarity Act
IBAT sent a letter to Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz
January 21, 2026
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Latest Industry News & Updates
Clarity Act Markup Stalls After Crypto Industry Blowup
Senate Banking’s long-anticipated markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R. 3633) was shelved at the last
January 20, 2026
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Chairman Hill Introduces Legislative Package
Last week, French Hill, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced the Main Street Capital Access Act (H.R 6955),
January 14, 2026
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IBAT Advances Deposit Insurance Reform Proposal
As federal policymakers continue active discussions around potential deposit insurance reform, IBAT recently sent a detailed letter to House Financial Services Committee
January 13, 2026
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