Crypto PAC Targets Senators After CLARITY Act Stalls

Stand With Crypto, the Coinbase-backed advocacy organization, is escalating its political campaign after the CLARITY Act failed to advance in Congress. The group said it will begin adding senators’ votes to its scorecards, a step designed to make lawmakers’ positions on digital assets more visible to crypto voters ahead of November’s elections.

The decision reflects a broader shift in the industry’s lobbying strategy. Rather than focusing only on closed-door negotiations, crypto advocates are increasingly using public scorecards, voter outreach and election messaging to pressure lawmakers who have resisted a clearer federal framework for digital assets.

The CLARITY Act’s stalled progress has become a focal point for the sector, which has argued that regulatory uncertainty continues to weigh on investment, product development and U.S. competitiveness. By tying votes to public accountability, Stand With Crypto is aiming to turn legislative inaction into a campaign issue.

The timing matters. With the broader market still supported by elevated risk appetite, political developments around crypto regulation can influence sentiment even when they do not immediately alter token fundamentals. For Bitcoin, Ethereum and major altcoins, the larger market effect is likely to come through expectations for future policy rather than direct near-term price action.

Investors will be watching whether the group’s scorecards affect vulnerable incumbents or sharpen partisan divisions over digital asset policy. If crypto voters prove organized and responsive, lawmakers may face greater pressure to revisit the legislation after the election cycle.