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This article provides a legislative update on the U.S. CLARITY Act, covering its progress, interpretation of its provisions, and its potential impact on the crypto industry.

US crypto lobbying shifts to the Senate midterm elections: A regulatory outlook following the failure of the CLARITY Act.
US crypto lobbying shifts to the Senate midterm elections: A regulatory outlook following the failure of the CLARITY Act.

After the Clarity Act faltered in the Senate by 49-50, the crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto released its first batch of Senate midterm election endorsements, shifting the battleground from Congress to the campaign trail. The Ohio showdown with former banking committee chairman Brown is considered a decisive battle, with Fairshake and others also involved.

02
June
Despite the failure of the US Clarity Act, the rules have still been implemented: unilateral regulation by the SEC and CFTC fills the vacuum in digital asset regulation.
Despite the failure of the US Clarity Act, the rules have still been implemented: unilateral regulation by the SEC and CFTC fills the vacuum in digital asset regulation.

The U.S. Clarity Act was passed by the Senate on September 15, 2026, with a vote of 49 to 50.

02
June
US | Crypto Market Regulatory Framework Accelerates: SEC Pushes for Regulation of Crypto Assets, Trump Pushes for Hyperliquid's Compliance in the US
US | Crypto Market Regulatory Framework Accelerates: SEC Pushes for Regulation of Crypto Assets, Trump Pushes for Hyperliquid's Compliance in the US

US crypto regulation accelerated its shift towards rulemaking and onshore regulation in August 2026: the SEC proposed issuance exemptions and safe harbors for Regulation Crypto Assets, the CFTC promoted market structure rules, Trump pushed for Hyperliquid's compliance and entry into the US, and Kraken leveraged MiFID.

22
June
The U.S. SEC released a framework for exemptions from fundraising for Regulation Crypto Assets, while the CFTC prepared a contingency plan for voluntary legislation should the Clarity deal fail.
The U.S. SEC released a framework for exemptions from fundraising for Regulation Crypto Assets, while the CFTC prepared a contingency plan for voluntary legislation should the Clarity deal fail.

On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposal for Regulation Crypto Assets, creating a $5 million startup exemption for crypto asset investment contracts.

22
June
The U.S. Clarity Act, a digital asset market structure bill, has been criticized as anti-crypto legislation.
The U.S. Clarity Act, a digital asset market structure bill, has been criticized as anti-crypto legislation.

On August 21, 2026, CoinDesk published an opinion piece arguing that the U.S. Clarity Act, a digital asset market structure bill, is essentially anti-crypto legislation. This article outlines the core arguments, the background of the bill, and the current state of the Senate legislation, providing licensed institutions with insights into the uncertainties surrounding market access in the United States.

21
June
CFTC Chairman: Legislation remains the top priority, while staff are asked to explore existing avenues of authority.
CFTC Chairman: Legislation remains the top priority, while staff are asked to explore existing avenues of authority.

During the Innovation Advisory Committee event on August 20, 2026, the CFTC Chairman stated that congressional legislation remains the preferred option for establishing the crypto asset market structure, while staff have been instructed to explore the work that institutions can undertake within their existing authority. This is a policy direction and preliminary exploration, not an already enacted rule, nor does it prove full jurisdiction over spot, custody, or on-chain protocols.

21
June
Epic Short Squeeze in Global Crypto Markets: $27 Billion in Short Liquidation and Compliance Analysis of Regulatory Benefits
Verification of Crypto Market Volatility Information: Liquidation figures and regulatory information cannot directly lead to causal conclusions.

Market reports and data platforms can indicate volatility, but the scale of liquidation, policy status, and causal relationship with prices must be verified separately using attributable raw data and official documents.

20
June
The US SEC's proposed "Crypto Asset Regulatory Rules" include: two tiers of funding exemptions, a safe harbor graduation mechanism, and transitional regulatory logic.
The US SEC's proposed "Crypto Asset Regulatory Rules" include: two tiers of funding exemptions, a safe harbor graduation mechanism, and transitional regulatory logic.

On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed rule, "Regulation Crypto Assets," creating a dedicated financing framework for crypto asset investment contracts. This framework includes two tiers of registration exemptions: an initial tier (up to $5 million over four years) and a financing tier (up to $75 million over 12 months, divided into two levels). It also introduces a conditional safe harbor, allowing tokens to exit securities regulation after completing key governance efforts. The rule preempts state-level blue sky laws and sets a limit of 60...

20
June
Key vote on the US Clarity Act on September 15: Controversy over Section 404 stablecoin rewards and the jurisdictional boundary between SEC and CFTC licenses.
Key vote on the US Clarity Act on September 15: Controversy over Section 404 stablecoin rewards and the jurisdictional boundary between SEC and CFTC licenses.

White House chief crypto advisor Patrick Witt expressed his support for the Clarity Act at the SALT meeting on August 18, 2026, and the Senate closed its debate on the matter on September 9.

19
June
The US SEC's independent push for crypto regulation in the absence of the Clarity Act: A complete timeline of the Washington dual-track game and its compliance implications.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has moved the "Crypto Assets" rule to the OIRA (Organisation for International Relations and Investment) stage, but the official stance remains "SEC is advancing the proposal + Congress will decide on a lasting framework."

As of August 12, 2026, official primary sources only support two things: First, the SEC Chairman publicly stated on March 17, 2026, that only Congress can provide truly sustainable legislation for the crypto market structure, and the SEC's framework will draw on congressional work such as the Clarity Act; second, the SEC's "Crypto Assets"...

12
June
A joint proposal by US law enforcement groups to amend the CLARITY Act: the debate over Section 604 developer protection provisions intensifies, and the voting window narrows sharply before the August recess.
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June
The New York State Attorney General warned that the CLARITY Act could weaken state-level crypto enforcement: the ten-year BitLicense framework faces challenges from federal priorities.
The New York State Attorney General warned that the CLARITY Act could weaken state-level crypto enforcement: the ten-year BitLicense framework faces challenges from federal priorities.

New York Attorney General Letitia James testified before the Senate on July 28, 2026, warning that the federal priority provisions of the CLARITY Act would weaken state-level encryption enforcement. New York has had federal encryption enforcement since 2015.

28
June
US trillion-dollar asset management giant Franklin Templeton publicly supports the CLARITY Act: Crypto regulatory legislation enters a critical window.
US trillion-dollar asset management giant Franklin Templeton publicly supports the CLARITY Act: Crypto regulatory legislation enters a critical window.

Franklin Templeton, with global assets under management exceeding $4 trillion, publicly endorsed the CLARITY Act on July 28, 2026, stating that the bill would clarify the regulatory framework for crypto assets and investor protection standards. The CLARITY Act has passed the House and Senate Banking Committees, but it is stalled on three major controversies: stablecoin yields, DeFi provisions, and official ethics. The Senate has 8...

28
June
The US Clarity Act is nearing its legislative sprint: Fidelity joins the push for a Senate vote, with the federal regulatory framework for digital assets facing a crucial vote.
The US Clarity Act is nearing its legislative sprint: Fidelity joins the push for a Senate vote, with the federal regulatory framework for digital assets facing a crucial vote.

全球第三大资管机构富达（7.1万亿美元AUM）于2026年7月25日正式呼吁美国参议院通过CLARITY Act，加入加密行业协会与Coinbase CEO推动数字资产市场结构立法。法案需60票通过参议院表决，关键争议集中于公职人员道德条款、稳定币收益限制及DeFi监管边界。富达背书标志着传统金融巨头从合规观望转向主动推动规则制定。

25
June
American police fraternities shift support to the CLARITY Act: How law enforcement divisions are reshaping the crypto legislative game.
American police fraternities shift support to the CLARITY Act: How law enforcement divisions are reshaping the crypto legislative game.

2026年7月24日，拥有38.2万名会员的美国警察兄弟会（FOP）宣布转而支持最新版CLARITY Act。FOP曾在4月强烈反对BRCA第604条，此次转向标志着加密立法史上最重要的执法部门立场转变。

25
June
The draft update to the US Clarity Act proposes to include customers' digital assets in the protection of bankrupt customers' assets: a structural reform driven by the Celsius precedent.
The draft update to the US Clarity Act proposes to include customers' digital assets in the protection of bankrupt customers' assets: a structural reform driven by the Celsius precedent.

Senator Cynthia Lummis released a draft update to the CLARITY Act, proposing that platforms classify customers' digital assets held in bankruptcy liquidation as customer property rather than corporate assets. The provisions directly address the precedent flaw in the Celsius case, where $42 billion in customer assets were ruled corporate property, requiring exchanges to segregate customer assets and prohibit unauthorized use.

25
June
The US Clarity Act's crypto ethics provisions are stalled again: the White House demands Democrats accept victory, with only two weeks remaining before the Senate voting window.
The US Clarity Act's crypto ethics provisions are stalled again: the White House demands Democrats accept victory, with only two weeks remaining before the Senate voting window.

A minority staffer on the Senate Banking Committee released a two-page fact sheet, detailing six structural flaws in the Republican version of the CLARITY Act's crypto ethics provisions, arguing that it cannot prevent Trump from profiting from crypto assets. The White House responded that Democrats should accept their victory, but Senate Democrats explicitly rejected this. The bill requires 60 votes to pass, with the vote scheduled before the August 10 recess. If the current Congress fails to pass it, the next legislative window could be delayed until 2030.

25
June
Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon publicly supports the Clarity Act: the last window for US crypto legislation amid Wall Street divisions.
Goldman Sachs CEO Solomon publicly supports the Clarity Act: The final window for US crypto legislation amid Wall Street divisions.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon's public support for the CLARITY Act, contrasting with JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's opposition, has created a divide within Wall Street. The bill passed the Senate Banking Committee in May by a 15-9 vote, but three major controversies—stablecoin yield provisions, ethical clauses, and developer protections—make the legislative window before the August recess highly uncertain. Polymarket predicts only a 40% chance of passage this year.

23
June
US SEC Regulation Crypto Enters White House OIRA Review: DeFi Safe Harbor, Token Graduation Mechanism, and the Sprint to Develop a 400-Page Draft Rule.
US SEC Regulation Crypto Enters White House OIRA Review: DeFi Safe Harbor, Token Graduation Mechanism, and the Sprint to Develop a 400-Page Draft Rule.

SEC于2026年7月7日将Regulation Crypto列入正式规则制定议程，约400页草案进入白宫OIRA审查。草案设立三大豁免路径：初创企业四年注册豁免、加密投资合约5M募资上限、去中心化安全港代币毕业机制。规则面临双重倒计时：CLARITY Act须在8月前通过提供法定授权基础，委员Peirce将于11月卸任。

23
June
With the US Senate vote on the Clarity Act imminent, the CEO of the Blockchain Association urged that ethical clauses should not hinder legislation on crypto market structure.
With the US Senate vote on the Clarity Act imminent, the CEO of the Blockchain Association urged that ethical clauses should not hinder legislation on crypto market structure.

At the Injective Summit, Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger urged that ethical clauses should not be used as a reason to obstruct a Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. Kalshi predicted the vote probability would rise to 75.1%. This article provides an in-depth analysis from four perspectives: Mersinger's core stance, the legislative process, the ethical controversy surrounding Trump's $14 billion crypto revenue, and the strategic significance for licensed institutions.

17
June

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