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The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) was added to the Senate calendar, signaling a near-floor vote after committee passage. The bill would define a regulatory framework for digital assets and clarify duties for the SEC and CFTC, with backing from Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and urging swift action from Sen. Cynthia Lummis as Congress weighs crypto-market reforms ahead of the August recess.
The CLARITY Act would assign digital assets that act like commodities (e.g., BTC and ETH) to CFTC oversight, while securities-like tokens stay under the SEC, with new protections for DeFi developers. After a January delay over a blanket stablecoin yield ban, a revised compromise boosted momentum ahead of a May 14 Senate Banking Committee vote, signaling a potential regulatory framework for crypto and possibly unlocking broader institutional participation, though bipartisan support remains uncertain amid midterm politics and opposition from some lawmakers.
Sen. Tillis and Sen. Alsobrooks finalized a compromise to restrict stablecoin yield and rewards, barring incentives that resemble interest on deposits and directing regulators to prepare new disclosure rules and a framework for permissible rewards as part of a broader crypto policy push.
Markets ease off a Iran-war rally as tech stocks lead gains but earnings data inject caution: Netflix beats on revenue but guides modestly and Hastings exits, while chipmakers like TSMC and ASML stumble despite AI optimism. Albemarle benefits from rising lithium demand while Alcoa misses estimates. Tariffs face refunds with new levies expected, and trade talks with Mexico loom; crypto regulation (Clarity Act) and broader policy shifts add headwinds as investors await Tesla earnings next week.
Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks, with White House input, announced a tentative agreement on crypto-regulation language to resolve the bank-crypto clash over stablecoin yields, potentially advancing the CLARITY Act; the day’s other updates center on continued DHS funding battles in both chambers, a pending House vote on DHS funding, a delayed FISA reauthorization, and the White House’s blueprint for light-touch national AI rules, all amid ongoing congressional gridlock and political polling in Texas.
Senate Banking Republicans are floated adding House-passed community banking deregulation provisions to the crypto market-structure bill to persuade House Republicans to pass the Senate’s housing package. The idea is exploratory with no final decisions, reflecting ongoing leverage tactics amid a House-Senate standoff on housing and broader Capitol Hill negotiations.
President Trump privately met Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong before publicly backing the crypto firm’s position in a lobbying clash with banks over a stalled crypto-regulation bill. The dispute centers on whether exchanges can offer yield-bearing rewards on stablecoins, with banks seeking to ban such yields. White House mediation has yet to produce a deal, and the market structure bill remains stalled on Capitol Hill.
President Donald Trump accused Wall Street banks of blocking landmark cryptocurrency legislation and urged a deal with the crypto industry to move a stalled Senate market-structure bill. The core dispute revolves around whether exchanges should offer yield-bearing programs on stablecoins, with banks pushing to ban such yields and crypto firms seeking regulatory clarity. The White House is mediating the talks, and Trump privately backed Coinbase’s position after meeting its CEO, signaling support for allowing crypto rewards. While the administration hopes to resolve the disagreement, the bill’s passage remains uncertain as discussions continue past deadlines.
The SEC and CFTC will host a joint event at the CFTC headquarters on Jan. 27 to discuss harmonizing crypto rules and reinforcing the United States' position as a crypto leader. The event is open to the public and will be webcast on the SEC website; online attendance requires no registration, while in-person attendance requires advance registration.
Coinbase withdrew its support for the Senate CLARITY Act at the last minute, triggering industry backlash as peers urged the bill’s negotiation. The act would define what counts as securities vs. commodities and establish regulatory duties for firms, but with a tight election timetable and ongoing lobbying, its passage remains uncertain and could shape U.S. crypto regulation for years.
Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman is considering delaying a key vote on cryptocurrency legislation to allow more bipartisan negotiations with Senator Booker, aiming to consolidate support before the January 15 markup, amidst ongoing bipartisan talks.
The Senate Agriculture Committee has released a draft of a bill to overhaul cryptocurrency regulation, focusing on empowering the CFTC to regulate digital commodities like bitcoin and ether, amid ongoing negotiations and concerns over bipartisan support and agency staffing. The legislation aims to clarify regulatory frameworks for the crypto market, with key issues including the composition of the CFTC and the influence of political and familial ties in crypto regulation. Meanwhile, other legislative and political developments include efforts to reopen the government, debates over hemp industry regulations, and internal Democratic leadership dynamics.
President Trump criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her recent criticisms of GOP strategy, amid ongoing political debates including government shutdown negotiations, crypto regulation legislation, and upcoming congressional retirements. The article covers various political developments, legislative efforts, and internal party dynamics.
President Trump has nominated Mike Selig, a crypto-focused lawyer and former CFTC clerk, as the new chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, following the withdrawal of the initial nominee, Brian Quintenz, due to industry pushback. Selig's appointment aims to stabilize the agency's leadership amid ongoing crypto regulation debates.
Bitcoin may drop below $50,000 amid bearish signals, while Justin Sun urges WLFI to unfreeze his tokens. The week also saw major developments including interest rate cut forecasts, a $6.4 billion crypto treasury deal by Trump-linked media, and regulatory concerns over prediction markets. Additionally, a Bitcoin bear market is predicted to begin in October, and other crypto news highlights include recovery from a phishing attack and significant market movements.