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The CLARITY Act may not pass in 2026, and here is what that means for crypto markets

Published

11 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

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Fintech

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces a steep decline in odds for passage in 2026 with only a 16% chance, largely due to a political deadlock in the Senate and an ethics provision targeting President Trump. Failure to pass will likely cause significant near-term crypto market corrections and extend regulatory uncertainty until at least 2027.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 36 sources have reported it between 23 Jul 2026 and 17 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face prolonged regulatory uncertainty as trust in Senate negotiation fades and enforcement-led crypto oversight remains the default. This window demands a pivot to risk management and preparation for a tougher US market until the bill’s future clears.

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36 sources · first reported 23 Jul 2026 · latest 17 Sep 2026

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