47 stories about Clarity Act from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 24, 2026.
Apex Group CEO Peter Hughes warned that the failure of the U.S. Clarity Act could make Asia and the Middle East more attractive to digital asset businesses seeking clearer, faster-moving rules. JPMorgan says U.S. regulators’ actions may partly soften the setback, but lasting legislation is still needed.
Despite the defeat of the Senate's Clarity Act over procedural hurdles and stablecoin yield disputes, regulators and major financial institutions are forging ahead with tokenized asset frameworks. SEC and CFTC actions, combined with exchange integration from NASDAQ and the DTCC, are unlocking 24/7 trading for real-world assets.
With the Clarity Act stalled in the Senate, the SEC, CFTC, and Federal Reserve are taking the lead on crypto regulation. This rapid response could shape the future of digital asset markets. The move highlights the growing divide between regulatory agencies and Congress on crypto oversight.
The U.S. Clarity Act, which aimed to provide regulatory clarity for crypto markets, failed to pass. Now, federal agencies are scrambling to create their own regulations. This uncertainty could lead to inconsistent rules and market instability.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted a new regulatory plan for the crypto market to the White House for review. This comes after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, and follows the SEC's recent developer-friendly no-action stance.
Following the procedural failure of the Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate, Coinbase VP for U.S. Policy Kara Calvert discussed traditional banking pushback, stablecoin yield protections, and the path forward for digital asset regulation.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has submitted a prerule on crypto asset transactions to the White House for review. This move signals the agency's intent to build a derivatives framework independently, following the collapse of the Clarity Act in Congress. The SEC is also opening new paths for tokenized stock trading.
Following the Senate's rejection of the Clarity Act, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pointed to political disagreements over ethics provisions as the primary trigger for the bill's collapse. Armstrong noted that crypto regulation will now shift toward administrative rulemaking by the SEC and CFTC.
The SEC and CFTC are preparing to push forward with their own crypto regulations after the Clarity Act stalled in the Senate. CFTC Chair Mike Selig said the agency is 'locked in and ready to ship its rules for the new frontier of finance.' SEC Chair Paul Atkins also pledged to use existing powers to provide regulatory certainty. This move could lead to a fragmented regulatory approach in the U.S.
The U.S. Senate failed to pass the Clarity Act, a key bill aimed at regulating crypto markets. Bitcoin prices briefly dropped but recovered. The industry now faces continued uncertainty.
The Clarity Act, which will face a Senate vote next week, has been revised to include changes to DeFi and credit union provisions. Republicans circulated a new draft on Thursday, but the bill's future remains uncertain.
Crypto advocates and community bankers are intensifying their lobbying efforts in senators' home states as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. The act aims to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets and banking. The outcome could significantly impact the crypto industry and traditional banking sectors.
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has changed its position on the CLARITY Act, shifting from opposition to neutral. The group had previously warned that the bill could shield crypto crime. The NSA now plans to step back and let the legislative process proceed.
President Trump urged Congress to pass a "fair version" of the Clarity Act, the SEC advanced its first crypto fundraising framework, and the CFTC warned it would write its own rules if the bill stalls. These moves signal a coordinated push for clearer crypto regulations.
CFTC Chair Michael Selig announced at an Innovation Advisory Committee meeting that he has directed staff to explore developer protections and other crypto policies, signaling the agency will act if Congress does not pass the CLARITY Act.
Industry veteran Dr. Dana Love cautions that Bitcoin faces heightened market and governance risks, predicting further downside before a true bottom is reached. He also addresses MicroStrategy's capital reserves, ETF performance, and the slim legislative odds for the U.S. Clarity Act.
The CFTC will hold a meeting on August 20 to discuss crypto regulations, AI, and prediction markets. This follows the SEC's recent focus on crypto, highlighting a broader regulatory push without new legislation.
Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo says digital asset innovation will advance regardless of whether Congress passes the Clarity Act. In a wide-ranging interview, he also addressed prediction markets, financial privacy, and the regulatory outlook in Washington.
BlackRock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, and SoFi have publicly endorsed the Clarity Act, a bill aimed at regulating crypto markets. The Senate's timeline for passing the bill is tightening, with a vote expected within weeks.
Fidelity has called on the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at providing regulatory clarity for the crypto market. This move comes as part of a broader industry effort to establish a clear market structure for digital assets.
Three major crypto advocacy groups—the Blockchain Association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce, and the Crypto Council for Innovation—have written to Senate leaders urging support for the Clarity Act, a bill that would establish a clear regulatory framework for digital asset markets.
Galaxy Digital has reduced the chances of the Clarity Act passing to 30%, citing concerns from Democratic negotiators about insufficient consumer and ethics protections. The bill, aimed at regulating the crypto industry, now needs a last-ditch effort to move forward.
The Clarity Act, a key crypto market-structure bill, faces delays as Democrats oppose GOP ethics language. Senate Majority Leader John Thune now says it likely won't pass before the August recess, reducing its chances significantly.
Bitcoin ETF inflows and cooling AI momentum suggest investors may be shifting back to crypto. Potential regulatory progress under the CLARITY Act is adding to the speculation.