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U.S. Clarity Act Legislative Efforts Fail, Crypto Regulation Hits Deadlock
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Fusion42 · 27 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Clarity Act, intended to establish clear federal regulation for cryptocurrencies, has failed after months of negotiations due to jurisdictional conflicts between CFTC and SEC and disagreements over defining digital assets like NFTs, DeFi, and stablecoins. This failure prolongs legal uncertainty for traditional financial institutions and crypto projects.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 26 sources have reported it between 3 Aug 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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You face continued legal uncertainty as US crypto rules stall permanently. This opens a chance to push compliance innovation or reposition around regulatory gray areas before new rules emerge.
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26 sources · first reported 3 Aug 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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