Crypto-Related Stocks Rise as US Senate Panel Debates Clarity Act

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JH Kim

Summary

  • The report said crypto-related stocks rose as the U.S. Senate Banking Committee discussed the crypto market structure bill known as the Clarity Act.
  • Shares of crypto exchange Coinbase rose more than 8%% intraday, while Galaxy Digital gained about 6.3%%.
  • Investors expect regulatory clarity to support broader institutional participation and institutional fund inflows.

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Crypto-related stocks rose as the U.S. Senate Banking Committee continued discussing the Clarity Act, legislation focused on crypto market structure. The gains reflect expectations that clearer rules could bolster the sector.

Coinbase shares climbed more than 8% intraday on May 14, CoinDesk reported.

Investors have been betting that greater regulatory clarity could encourage broader institutional participation.

Shares of digital-asset investment firm Galaxy Digital also rose about 6.3%.

Discussion of the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for the crypto market, has recently accelerated in Congress.

Investors are now focused on whether the bill passes and how it could affect the U.S. digital-asset industry and institutional fund flows.

Photo: Adam McCullough/Shutterstock
Photo: Adam McCullough/Shutterstock
JH Kim

JH Kim

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