The CLARITY Act is expected to pass before July, marking the first ...
PANews reported on March 7th, citing Fortune, that Kristin Smith, a senior Washington crypto policy expert and president of the Solana Policy Institute, stated
www.mexc.coHere’s what I can share about the CLARITY Act as of mid-2026.
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The CLARITY Act (crypto regulation framework) has been moving through Congress with continued bipartisan interest, aiming to clarify regulatory authority between the SEC and CFTC. Some reports in early 2026 suggested it could pass before the July recess, though passage timelines in a highly partisan environment remained uncertain.[1][2]
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Multiple outlets have tracked ongoing committee reviews and markup schedules, with emphasis on completing Senate Banking Committee review in the first half of 2026 to enable a full Senate vote before summer recess in optimistic scenarios. This has been described as contingent on political dynamics, including stability of support among key committees and the White House.[2][1]
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In late 2025 and into 2026, there were predictions that the bill could become law in early to mid-2026 if negotiations over stablecoins and other digital-asset provisions reached resolution, but actual passage depended on consensus among lawmakers, industry participants, and administration signals.[5][6][9]
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A number of sources also highlighted that the bill’s trajectory faced headwinds when high-profile industry endorsements shifted (e.g., changes in corporate or policy-stakeholder positions) and when broader regulatory priorities affected legislative calendars. Despite this, some voices within the policy community asserted the bill remained a viable path forward within the 2026 session.[6][7][1]
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Recent updates emphasize ongoing drafting and negotiations, with mentions of anticipated draft releases and continued engagement from both lawmakers and industry groups. These developments indicated a persistent push toward a comprehensive framework for crypto assets, even if timing varied by week.[3][7][9]
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Citations: sentences above reference multiple latest-2026 summaries and reports on the CLARITY Act from sources tracked in May 2026.[9][1][2][3][5][6]