Ethics in crypto market structure ‘really not our concern,’ says Blockchain Association CEO
Summer Mersinger said a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act could come as early as next week if lawmakers resolve ethics disputes before the August recess. She said the bill’s core language is nearly finished, but “ethics” remains the main obstacle, with talks underway among Republican senators and the White House. The Blockchain Association, which she leads, wants the bill to advance without being derailed by unrelated political fights. The bill needs bipartisan support to pass, and several Senate Democrats have said they will not back it without stronger ethics provisions, pointing to President Trump’s crypto-related business interests and concerns about corruption. Prediction markets have become more optimistic about a floor vote before the break.
