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Clarity Act Impasse Leaves Regulators Setting Crypto Policy

Published

18 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

With the Clarity Act stalled, U.S. regulators like the SEC and CFTC are setting their own crypto policies, raising concerns about future reversals depending on political shifts. The Senate's upcoming procedural vote on September 15 will be a key indicator of the bill's viability before the 2027 Congress begins.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 17 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a volatile regulatory environment as regulators fill the void left by stalled legislation. Prioritise engagement with rulemakers now, before political shifts reset these rules again.

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17 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 1 Oct 2026

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