​Senate review of CLARITY Act may be delayed until April

​Senate review of CLARITY Act may be delayed until April
U.S. Senate leader says CLARITY Act unlikely to advance before April

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the CLARITY Act, a bill designed to establish rules for regulating the cryptocurrency market, is unlikely to clear the Senate Banking Committee before April. According to Thune, lawmakers need additional time to reconcile key provisions of the legislation.

The update was shared by journalist Eleanor Terrett on the social media platform X.

The CLARITY Act aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States and clearly define the authority of regulators overseeing the crypto market. The House of Representatives has already advanced the bill, but discussions in the Senate are still ongoing.

Reasons behind the delay

One of the main obstacles to advancing the CLARITY Act is a disagreement between crypto companies and the traditional banking sector, particularly over whether stablecoins should be allowed to offer yield.

Banks argue that such products could draw deposits away from the traditional financial system if they are not subject to similar regulatory requirements. At the same time, officials within the U.S. administration believe that regulated stablecoins could actually attract new global capital into the U.S. financial system, rather than weaken the banking sector.

Despite the uncertain timeline, analysts say the passage of the CLARITY Act could become one of the key drivers for the crypto industry in 2026. Experts at JPMorgan note that clearer regulatory rules could stimulate institutional investment and expand the participation of traditional financial institutions in the crypto sector.

Earlier, President Donald Trump also supported the adoption of the CLARITY Act, describing it as the next step after the passage of the GENIUS Act, which marked an initial move toward establishing a comprehensive U.S. digital asset policy.

Why the CLARITY Act matters for the crypto industry

The CLARITY Act is widely considered one of the most important legislative initiatives for establishing a clear regulatory framework for the U.S. crypto market. The bill aims to determine which digital assets should be classified as securities and which should be treated as commodities, while also clarifying the roles of key regulators, including the SEC and CFTC.

For several years, the lack of clear regulatory rules has created significant legal uncertainty for crypto companies and investors. If adopted, the CLARITY Act could provide clearer guidelines for the industry and potentially open the door for greater participation from banks, investment funds, and publicly traded companies in the crypto ecosystem.

Earlier reports suggested that the CLARITY Act could have been considered by the Senate at the end of March.

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