SEC and CFTC Prepare Direct Crypto Rules as Senate Blocks Clarity Act
With federal legislation stalled, leaders at the SEC and CFTC have announced immediate plans to implement comprehensive crypto rules using their existing statutory powers.
CLARITY Act covers the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and its potential impact on cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, bringing together news, analysis, and explainers on the legislation’s progress, political debate, and implementation. Coverage focuses on the proposed division of authority between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, regulatory requirements for crypto exchanges and intermediaries, digital asset classifications, consumer protections, and the wider implications for blockchain companies, investors, and institutional adoption. The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3633 in July 2025, while debate over a broader federal digital asset market structure framework has continued.
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