The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted Thursday to advance the Clarity Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill, sending it to a full Senate vote.

The legislation, which received bipartisan support, aims to establish a clear federal regulatory framework for the digital asset industry, ending years of regulatory uncertainty.

During the hearing, senators from both parties engaged in detailed discussions on the bill’s provisions. While some lawmakers expressed regret over failing to secure broader consensus, the bill’s advancement was widely viewed as a significant win for the crypto industry.

The crypto market responded positively, with Bitcoin climbing above $82,000 as investors bet on clearer regulatory pathways.