[CLARITY Fails to Advance in Senate, Josh Hawley Expresses Concern Over Funds Leaving Small-Town Banks] Odaily Planet Daily News: Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that Republican Senator Josh Hawley stated his opposition vote was due to concerns that high-yield alternatives might siphon funds away from small-town banks, weakening their ability to provide loans to farmers in Missouri. When asked about her opposition to advancing CLARITY, Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono said she was not prepared to comment at this time. The Senate's cloture vote failed to reach the required 60 votes, and CLARITY was unable to advance.