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Crypto Dealmaking Jumps 44% Despite Clarity Act Uncertainty
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Fusion42 · 5 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Despite the Senate failing to advance the Clarity Act, crypto dealmaking rose 44% in the first half of 2026 as regulatory bodies like the SEC, CFTC, and Federal Reserve moved to provide clearer rules, fostering M&A activity particularly in established regulatory areas. However, unresolved regulatory questions continue to complicate acquisitions in some crypto sectors.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 40 sources have reported it between 22 Jul 2026 and 2 Oct 2026.
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You face a split crypto deal market where clearer regulation by the SEC, CFTC, and Federal Reserve unlocks acquisitions, but unclear rules still block others. Shift your focus to acquisitions or partnerships in regulated crypto sub-sectors now to avoid the toughest sell risks.
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40 sources · first reported 22 Jul 2026 · latest 2 Oct 2026
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