The Senate Banking Committee advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by a 15–9 vote, and the National Cryptocurrency Association said the move could improve consumer trust even though the bill is not law yet. The bill still needs a Senate floor vote, and Democrats, banks, and crypto firms remain divided over anti-money-laundering rules, political conflicts of interest, and stablecoin rewards. NCA's survey of 10,000 US crypto holders found 39% cite government oversight and regulatory clarity as a trust builder.