Clarity Act Cloture Vote Puts Focus on Whether Congress Will Debate Crypto Bill
Bitcoin Magazine’s discussion with John Deaton focused on the Clarity Act cloture vote, which would determine whether Congress can begin debating the crypto bill rather than decide its final passage.
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