The US CLARITY Act, a key piece of legislation for the crypto industry, is facing delays due to partisan politics and industry concerns. Lawmakers in the Senate are working on the bill, but face contention over certain provisions. The bill has progressed since its introduction in May 2025, passing the House and moving to the Senate.

The Senate Banking Committee quickly got to work on the CLARITY Act, releasing a draft version in July. However, disagreements arose among Democrats and Republicans on key aspects of the bill, including regulations on DeFi. The bill faced further challenges during the government shutdown, delaying progress on the legislation.

In December 2025, a planned markup session for the CLARITY Act was postponed due to disagreements from the crypto industry and banking sector. The bill faced opposition from industry leaders like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, leading to delays in the legislative process. Despite setbacks, work on the bill continued in the Senate Agriculture Committee.

High-level talks at the White House and political maneuvers are ongoing in February 2026 as stakeholders in the crypto industry seek to resolve differences over the CLARITY Act. Delays in finalizing the bill have led to significant outflows from the crypto market, but some believe it allows for more favorable terms to be negotiated. The industry is pushing for a resolution before the midterm elections.

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