Latest News About Clarity Act

Here’s the latest I can share based on current reporting:

• The CLARITY Act (Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act) has seen renewed activity in 2026, with Senate Banking Committee attention and ongoing negotiations on the bill’s text, particularly around DeFi provisions, stablecoins, and agency jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC. The latest public notes describe a push toward a markup in the May 2026 window, and signaling that bipartisan support remains a key objective, though language may still change prior to any floor vote.[1]
• Coinbase’s leadership shifted in early 2026, with CEO Brian Armstrong withdrawing support for the Senate version of the bill, which slowed a planned committee markup and added uncertainty about final language before passage. This move underscores ongoing industry concerns about how the bill would regulate tokens, DeFi, stablecoins, and data access, all of which could influence final drafting.[2]
• Senate prospects remained active into April 2026, with discussions about bipartisan consensus and potential compromises to move the bill forward. Heads of the regulatory and crypto-policy conversations suggested the text could evolve significantly before any final passage, and analysts cautioned that delays could push the process past midterms if consensus isn’t reached soon. A separate note from early April highlighted calls to accelerate passage to avoid protracted regulatory gaps.[3][1][2]

What this means for you in London:

• If you’re tracking regulatory planning for crypto activities in the U.K. or EU, CLARITY Act developments may affect how U.S.-based counterparties and investors view compliance timelines and risk, but specifics remain uncertain until final text is released and enacted.[1]
• For project funding or token strategies involving U.S. investors, expect continued regulatory clarification to be a tailwind or headwind depending on final language—especially around DeFi and stablecoins—and budget for potential compliance adjustments.[2]

Illustration: expect a convergence toward a finalized framework that clearly delineates SEC vs CFTC roles, with stricter rules around stablecoins and DeFi, but potentially significant revisions before any final vote.

Citations:

• CLARITY Act updates and Senate timing discussions.[1]
• Coinbase leadership changes and impact on markup timing.[2]
• April 2026 signaling on the path forward and risk of delay.[3]

If you’d like, I can monitor for the next public statements from the Senate Banking Committee and summarize any new markup language or committee votes as they become available.