The U.S. Senate has once again delayed action on the CLARITY Act, postponing a vote on crypto market structure legislation until early 2026. Senator John Kennedy said the bill is not ready for final consideration due to unresolved issues that continue to stall negotiations.
Lawmakers had hoped to advance the proposal this month, but planned committee markups were postponed. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott confirmed that work on the bill will resume next year, blaming political resistance for the slowdown.
Although the House has already passed its version of the legislation, disagreements in the Senate remain over how crypto regulation should be structured. Tensions have been heightened by Democratic proposals focused on DeFi oversight, including identity verification and stricter anti-money-laundering requirements.
Despite bipartisan acknowledgment that clearer rules are needed, divisions within and across parties have delayed progress, leaving regulatory uncertainty for crypto markets well into 2026.
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