CLARITY Act Stalls as US Crypto Regulators Write Rules without Congress
Ryan said lawmakers could still strike a bipartisan deal as agencies advance separate crypto rules and exemptions.
- On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig stated the agency is preparing for continuous 24-hour markets while legislative efforts for comprehensive crypto rules remain stalled in the Senate.
- The Senate rejected a motion to advance the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act on Sept. 15, failing to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to proceed to debate, with 49 senators voting yes and 50 voting no.
- Every Democrat present voted no due to an impasse over ethics restrictions for officials profiting from crypto ventures; four Republicans also opposed the motion, leaving the CFTC to rely on existing regulatory tools.
- Former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan, an adviser to Shyft, stated lawmakers could still reach a deal in the lame-duck session later this year if both sides compromise on unresolved ethics and consumer protection concerns.
- Companies making long-term investments need rules lasting beyond the next administration, Ryan argued, as businesses hiring workers and committing capital currently face uncertainty despite recent regulatory guidance.
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CLARITY Act stalls as US crypto regulators write rules without Congress
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