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Bitcoin and crypto stocks remain down after US senate fails to advance regulatory bill

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 15, 2026

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· Last updated: September 15, 2026

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Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Slide After US Senate Fails Regulatory Bill

Market Reaction to Failed Cryptocurrency Legislation

Senate Decision Impacts Digital Asset Companies

Sept 15 (Reuters) - Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks remained lower on Tuesday after the U.S. Senate failed to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation in a major blow for digital asset companies and Republicans who had championed the bill for months.

Stock Performance of Major Crypto Companies

Coinbase and Circle Internet Group were each down about 9%.

Bitcoin Price Movement

Bitcoin was down about 4% at $75,908.

Reporting Credit

(Reporting by Noel Randewich)

Key Takeaways

  • The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the CLARITY Act—a procedural move necessary to debate the crypto bill—effectively stalling the effort to establish clear federal oversight for digital assets (decrypt.co).
  • Bitcoin declined around 4% to about $75,908, while major crypto-related stocks Coinbase and Circle each fell approximately 9%, signaling strong market reaction to the setback (axios.com).
  • Negotiations had centered on ethics restrictions (notably involving President Trump’s crypto interests), stablecoin reward provisions, and anti–money laundering measures—areas of contention that likely contributed to the bill’s failure (rollcall.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did bitcoin and crypto stocks decline?
Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks declined after the US Senate failed to advance comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation.
How much were Coinbase and Circle shares down?
Coinbase and Circle Internet Group were each down about 9%.
How much did bitcoin fall after the Senate decision?
Bitcoin was down about 4% at $75,908 after the Senate failed to advance the bill.
Who supported the failed crypto bill in the Senate?
The bill was championed by digital asset companies and Republicans.

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