CLARITY Act
Clarity Act gains momentum in US Senate for crypto regulation
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The CLARITY Act, aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets, is advancing in Washington with hopes of passage by mid-2026. Negotiations focus on stablecoin yields, drawing involvement from President Trump and industry leaders. The bill could benefit ISO 20022-compliant coins like XRP and Stellar amid ongoing debates between banks and crypto firms.
Lawmakers are working on a compromise over stablecoin rewards to revive the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, stalled by banking disputes and President Trump's legislative priorities. On March 8, 2026, Trump elevated the unrelated SAVE America Act, freezing Senate time for other bills. The crypto industry, meanwhile, highlighted AI agents' reliance on existing infrastructure without new laws.
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The US CLARITY Act has hit an impasse after major banks rejected a White House compromise limiting stablecoin yield rewards to peer-to-peer payments. This follows President Trump's recent criticism of banks and builds on stalled talks over incentives that crypto firms say are vital for innovation. Trump met with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong amid the deadlock.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao forecasts a cryptocurrency 'super cycle' amid U.S. regulatory progress, including the Senate Banking Committee's markup of the CLARITY Act on January 15, 2026, following the GENIUS Act's stablecoin framework.
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The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is set to mark up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 on January 15, 2026, aiming to establish a federal framework for digital assets. The bill would divide regulatory oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Controversy surrounds provisions related to decentralized finance, with advocacy groups launching ads to oppose them.