Former US Defense Secretary Calls CLARITY Act a National Security Bill, Urges Swift ...

Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper urged swift Senate passage of the CLARITY Act, framing it as a national security measure that would strengthen digital asset regulations to counter threats from China and North Korea. The bill aims to extend Treasury authority to better control rogue actors exploiting digital assets and is scheduled for a Senate vote on September 15, 2026.

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