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Michael Saylor, Strategy Back Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

Strategy Inc., which describes itself as the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company and holds 843,775 BTC, and its executive chairman Michael Saylor issued matching statements supporting th

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August 1, 2026
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Strategy Inc., which describes itself as the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company and holds 843,775 BTC, and its executive chairman Michael Saylor issued matching statements supporting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on July 31. The endorsement comes as the CLARITY Act awaits Senate floor consideration, with no vote scheduled as of July 31.

Saylor and Strategy both called for clear and durable rules for digital assets. Saylor said Bitcoin would succeed with or without legislation, while Strategy said a clear market structure framework could support broader institutional adoption in the United States.

Senate Timeline Remains Uncertain

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has told reporters he doesn’t expect the bill to reach the floor before the chamber leaves for its summer break. The White House’s crypto point person, Patrick Witt, has publicly disputed that timeline, saying he still sees a window in the first week of August.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis, the bill’s lead sponsor, put it this way on July 31:

“Senator Thune has kept a place for the Clarity Act on the agenda before the August recess for many, many weeks now. I believe he does intend to go through with it.”

Lummis stopped short of naming a date, telling reporters the Senate has “one more week” before recess and that nominations, a continuing resolution, and sanctions-related votes tied to Russia and Iran are competing for the same floor time.

Strategy Joins Growing Industry Support:  Strategy joins a growing list of crypto firms and financial institutions that have publicly backed the CLARITY Act.

While Strategy’s endorsement adds to growing industry support for the CLARITY Act, the bill’s progress ultimately depends on whether Senate leadership schedules it for floor consideration.

FAQ

1. What happens next for the CLARITY Act? The bill remains eligible for Senate floor consideration, but no vote has been scheduled. Its timeline depends on when Senate leadership chooses to bring it to the floor.

2. Does Strategy’s endorsement carry legal weight? No. It is a public statement of support, not a formal filing or lobbying disclosure with procedural standing.