Clarity Act signed into law in 2026?

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Market context

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 passed the House in July 2025 but stalled in the Senate, leaving its 2026 signing uncertain despite a 41% crowd-implied probability of success. This trajectory mirrors the GENIUS Act, which also cleared the House quickly before facing prolonged Senate deliberation on stablecoin specifics before eventual passage. Historical precedents suggest that bipartisan crypto bills often require significant Senate amendments to secure final approval, particularly when regulatory jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC remains contested.

Traders should monitor the Senate Banking Committee’s upcoming schedule for a vote on the Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025, which could either replace or amend the CLARITY Act. Recent campaign-finance disclosures from key Senate members indicate growing pressure from crypto-industry donors to resolve regulatory ambiguity before the 2026 deadline. A scheduled debate on digital asset market structure in late September 2026, as reported by Bloomberg, will likely serve as the primary catalyst for determining whether the bill reaches the President’s desk before year-end. The market is leaning heavily on this September debate to signal whether Senate leadership views the CLARITY Act as viable or prefers the RFIA framework.

Current polling aggregates show a slight uptick in support for crypto regulation among moderate Democrats, though Republican unity remains the critical variable. Without a confirmed Senate vote date by August 2026, the probability of signing by December 31, 2026, faces substantial headwinds. The absence of a clear path forward in the Senate Banking Committee, combined with competing legislative drafts, keeps the outcome precarious despite the House’s earlier bipartisan approval.

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