Cynthia Lummis
playerCrypto & Digital ID
The Senate's leading crypto backer is retiring after pushing the CLARITY Act.
Who they are
Cynthia Lummis, Republican US senator from Wyoming, retiring.
What they do
On August 18, 2026 she said the CLARITY crypto bill would get a Senate vote in September. It failed on September 15. In August, Wyoming Republicans chose Harriet Hageman to run for her seat.
How it works
She wrote and pushed the CLARITY Act, the law that would set the rules for crypto markets.
Why it matters
The bill lines up with the SEC's new crypto rules under Paul Atkins, and with crypto businesses tied to Trump's family, like World Liberty Financial.
What's new (Aug–Oct 2026)
Aug 18, 2026 — In Wyoming's Republican primary, Eric Barlow won the nomination for governor with about 45%, defeating Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder, Brent Bien and Curt Blake. Rep. Harriet Hageman won the nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis. (bhfs.com ; latintimes.com ; nypost.com)
Aug 18, 2026 — The SEC released proposed rules for investment contracts involving crypto assets ("Regulation Crypto Assets"). Lummis said the Clarity Act would get a Senate vote in September. (skadden.com ; qz.com ; investors.com)
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[Live pass Oct 6 2026] 2026-08-18~ — Wyoming Republican primary: Eric Barlow won governor nomination with about 45%, defeating Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder, Brent Bien and Curt Blake; Rep. Harriet Hageman won nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis. (
bhfs.com ;
latintimes.com ;
nypost.com)
[Live pass Oct 6 2026] 2026-08-18 — The SEC released proposed rules for investment contracts involving crypto assets ("Regulation Crypto Assets") on August 18, 2026; Lummis said the Clarity Act would get a Senate vote in September. (
skadden.com ;
qz.com ;
investors.com)
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Trump Admin2026-08-18~ — Wyoming Republican primary: Eric Barlow won governor nomination with about 45%, defeating Trump-endorsed Megan Degenfelder, Brent Bien and Curt Bl
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CLARITY Act2026-08-18 — The SEC released proposed rules for investment contracts involving crypto assets ("Regulation Crypto Assets") on August 18, 2026; Lummis said the C
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Paul Atkins (SEC Chair)2026-08-18 — The SEC released proposed rules for investment contracts involving crypto assets ("Regulation Crypto Assets") on August 18, 2026; Lummis said the C
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Investment Contract Safe Harbor (Atkins SEC Proposal)2026-08-18 — The SEC released proposed rules for investment contracts involving crypto assets ("Regulation Crypto Assets") on August 18, 2026; Lummis said the C
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CLARITY Act Senate Banking Committee Stall (April 2026)2026-08-18 — The SEC released proposed rules for investment contracts involving crypto assets ("Regulation Crypto Assets") on August 18, 2026; Lummis said the C
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World Liberty Financial — OCC National Trust Bank Charter Application (Jan 5 2026)2026-08-18 — The SEC released proposed rules for investment contracts involving crypto assets ("Regulation Crypto Assets") on August 18, 2026; Lummis said the C
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