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CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate as Ethics Provision Draws Democratic Fire
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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The CLARITY Act, a comprehensive US crypto regulation bill, is stalled in the Senate due to objections from seven Democratic senators over an ethics provision that grants enforcement only to the DOJ and sunsets after Trump's second term, potentially allowing retroactive immunity.
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You face a tighter regulatory environment as Senate delays on the CLARITY Act open the door for the SEC and CFTC to impose tougher crypto rules. Now is the time to engage federal regulators or adjust your compliance plans ahead of potential stricter enforcement.
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