The Final-Day Political Collapse That Undermined the Clarity Act Vote
The Clarity Act, billed as a comprehensive overhaul of market structure designed to modernise trading systems, improve transparency, and protect investors, was poised to become a landmark piece of legislation. Industry leaders, from brokerage firms to exchange operators, rallied around the bill, heralding it as the most ambitious reform effort in decades. Yet, in the final hours before the vote, …
Sept. 15, 2026, 9:58 p.m.