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Can the CLARITY Act Make A Comeback? Rep. French Hill Says Maybe
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. French Hill emphasized the necessity of permanent legislation for cryptocurrency regulation, expressing hope for the CLARITY Act's passage in the upcoming lame duck congressional session. Despite regulatory actions by the SEC and CFTC, Hill argues these are insufficient without legislative backing, while Senator Cynthia Lummis criticised Democrats for opposing the Act despite consumer protection provisions they requested.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 3 sources have reported it between 8 Oct 2026 and 9 Oct 2026.
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You can expect renewed pressure on Congress to pass the CLARITY Act soon, signalling a legislative window to secure clearer crypto market rules. This opens a direct route to shape regulation before year-end and avoid reliance on uncertain SEC or CFTC patchwork measures.
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3 sources · first reported 8 Oct 2026 · latest 9 Oct 2026
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