XRP Plummets 10% After Clarity Act Stalls, Bitcoin Nears $76,000
The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp downturn on Tuesday, sparked by two intertwined developments that sent investors scrambling for safety. First, the long‑awaited Clarity Act—officially known as the Crypto Market Structure Bill—failed to secure the necessary votes in the United States Senate, falling short by eleven votes after a razor‑thin procedural tally of 49‑50. Second, Bitcoin, t…
Sept. 16, 2026, 3:37 a.m.