The recent Senate Banking Committee markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) resulted in a 15-9 vote to advance the bill to the Senate floor, signaling strong bipartisan momentum for comprehensive crypto regulation. Senator Angela Alsobrooks emphasized the need to protect younger generations who increasingly use digital assets. The legislation aims to establish market structure, exchange oversight, and asset classification rules. With nearly 68 million Americans owning digital assets and 88% of trading occurring on foreign exchanges, advocates argue that a federal framework is essential to maintain U.S. leadership in digital finance. The article, authored by Cody Carbone from the Digital Chamber, urges Congress to pass CLARITY to complement the GENIUS Act on stablecoins, warning that without action, innovation and talent could migrate overseas. The markup highlighted bipartisan engagement, with several senators committed to further collaboration despite voting against the bill.

Key facts

• Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 to advance CLARITY Act to the floor.
• 68 million Americans own digital assets, up 12 million in the past year.
• 88% of global crypto exchange activity occurs on foreign exchanges.
• CLARITY aims to provide market structure, exchange oversight, and asset classification.
• Bipartisan support but some senators withheld votes, pledging continued engagement.

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