#CLARITYActAdvances

The CLARITY Act, formally called the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, has progressed through the U.S. legislative process, marking a significant step toward establishing clearer regulations for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The bill recently advanced through the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on a narrow 12–11 party-line vote, bringing it closer to a full Senate debate and potential passage.
The CLARITY Act is designed to resolve long-standing uncertainty over which digital assets are classified as “digital commodities” under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) versus those that fall under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). By clarifying these distinctions, the legislation aims to provide a unified regulatory framework for exchanges, stablecoins, market makers, and other crypto participants.
While the bill’s advancement is a major milestone, key political and technical issues remain unresolved. Stablecoin regulations, for example, continue to be debated, particularly regarding whether platforms can offer yields or rewards on stablecoin holdings. These discussions are critical to achieving bipartisan support and finalizing the text of the legislation.
Industry leaders and executives from major crypto firms have expressed growing optimism that the CLARITY Act could pass later in 2026, potentially providing long-awaited legal clarity for the U.S. digital asset ecosystem. If enacted, it would be one of the most significant federal laws shaping the future of cryptocurrency in the United States, replacing years of fragmented guidance with a clear statutory framework.