SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci hit back on Sunday at actor-turned-cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie for celebrating the CLARITY Act’s Senate defeat, saying nothing can stop Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).
Scaramucci Reacts to McKenzie’s Celebration
McKenzie, a longtime critic of cryptocurrency and related legislation, was seen enjoying a beer after the Senate adjourned for its August recess without voting on the CLARITY Act.
“This is a win, not for us, but for the vast majority of Americans who are sick of Trump’s crypto corruption,” McKenzie, who starred in the popular TV series, “The O.C,” said. “To the most corrupt president in history and to the crypto bros everywhere, cheers.”
Unimpressed by the celebration, Scaramucci said, "You’re not bright enough to realize that nothing stops Bitcoin.”
Not smart enough to understand nothing stops Bitcoin https://t.co/XteON8Rcol
— Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) August 9, 2026
The For and Against
McKenzie argues that the CLARITY Act would create a lighter regulatory framework for digital assets by shifting much of the oversight from the SEC to the CFTC, which according to him, has significantly fewer resources.
He has criticized the bill for not including ethics provisions that would prevent elected officials from profiting through cryptocurrency-related businesses while in office, especially in light of President Donald Trump’s reported billion-dollar fortune.
Scaramucci, on the other hand, is a vocal advocate of the legislation. He has been critical of both Democrats and Republicans for failing to reach a bipartisan compromise on the vital legislation that aims to establish clearer rules for the cryptocurrency industry.
What’s Next for CLARITY?
The Senate did not vote on the CLARITY Act before its August recess, pushing the next potential window to September. Notably, Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed to set up a key procedural vote when the Senate returns from its recess.
The bill still needs 60 votes, meaning all voting Republicans plus at least seven Democrats. Polymarket prices the odds of the bill becoming law in 2026 at 21% as of this writing, down from 40% a month ago.
Price Action: At the time of writing, BTC was exchanging hands at $65,067.79, up 0.41% in the last 24 hours, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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