Trump Agrees To Crypto Ethics Rules: What It Means For The CLARITY Act

US President Donald Trump has agreed to new crypto-related ethics provisions in relation to the CLARITY Act, ahead of the cryptocurrency bill’s voting in the US Senate on September 15, 2026. The changes include giving state attorneys general a role in enforcing the proposed law and placing restrictions on certain financial interests in crypto-issuing entities.

 The US Senate is set to vote on the CLARITY Act at 2:15 pm ET (11:45 pm IST). The procedural vote will determine whether the bill can move forward for Senate floor consideration.

What Changes Has Trump Agreed To Under The CLARITY Act

Trump has agreed to several changes aimed at strengthening the ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act. A key change would give state attorneys general the power to help enforce the proposed crypto law alongside the US Justice Department.

The updated bill would also require officials to either divest or place in a blind trust any significant financial interest in an entity that issues cryptocurrencies. State attorneys general could also take legal action against a crypto exchange if it lists a digital asset that is prohibited under the legislation. A senior Republican aide said Trump had agreed to about 80 per cent of the proposal, according to a report in The Associated Press.

What Is The CLARITY Act

The CLARITY Act, also known as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, is proposed US legislation aimed at creating clearer federal rules for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The bill aims to divide regulatory responsibilities between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) which could change how crypto markets and digital assets are regulated in the US.

What Happens After The Senate Vote

The Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act today. If the bill gets 60 votes, it can then move to the Senate floor for further consideration. Further negotiations and changes could still take place before the legislation reaches a final vote.