[Democrats Block CLARITY Act, Republican Lawmaker Accuses Them of Putting Politics Above Regulation] According to CoinDesk, U.S. Senator Tim Scott stated after the CLARITY Act (a crypto regulation-related bill) was blocked that Democratic lawmakers are 'placing politically advantageous considerations above public policy,' preferring to score points in their political confrontation with former President Trump rather than advancing what they believe to be a 'regulatory framework beneficial to the American people.' Scott pointed out that the obstruction of the bill means that clarity in U.S. crypto and digital asset regulation continues to be delayed and criticized the process for being highly politicized.