What happened.

Republicans released new Senate draft text for the CLARITY Act after reporting this week that Trump had conceded ethics language. The draft would temporarily bar top officials, presidents, and their spouses from issuing or sponsoring digital assets.

The proposal also includes protections for non-custodial developers and assigns sole enforcement to the DOJ. The ethics restriction would sunset in 2029.

Why it matters.

The publication of legislative text is a concrete step in the Senate process and gives observers specific provisions to assess. The proposal reaches questions of official involvement in digital assets, treatment of non-custodial developers, and enforcement responsibility.

Democrats and bankers say the draft falls short. CoinDesk cites passage odds falling to about 38%, so release of the text does not establish that the measure will pass.

What to watch next.

Watch the Senate path for the draft, including whether the ethics sunset remains in place and whether objections alter the text. The supplied record also flags stablecoin issuers, including Circle, as an area to monitor if the proposal advances.

What to watch

The next Senate action and any changes to the 2029 ethics sunset or the draft’s enforcement and developer provisions.

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