The Fed Just Hiked. The CLARITY Act Just Failed. Here's What Today Actually Means for Your Crypto.
Introduction September 17, 2026 delivered two blows to the crypto market in the same afternoon. The Fed raised rates 25bps to 3.75%-4.00%, with 16 of 18 officials projecting at least one more hike in 2026. The CLARITY Act's failure essentially ends market structure legislative work in the Senate for