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CLARITY Act may stall, but crypto can grow: Bitwise
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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Senate is unlikely to advance the CLARITY Act before its August recess, but Bitwise's CIO Matt Hougan suggests the crypto industry may continue growing through SEC rulemaking, which could provide an alternative framework for digital assets regulation despite legislative delays.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 36 sources have reported it between 23 Jul 2026 and 17 Sep 2026.
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You face a regulatory pivot as Congress stalls on crypto law, shifting power to the SEC which can move faster but with less permanence. If digital asset rules shape your roadmap, prepare for evolving SEC rules that could open new go-to-market paths or risks.
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36 sources · first reported 23 Jul 2026 · latest 17 Sep 2026
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