CLARITY Act's crypto ban on officials expires the moment Trump's term ends The Senate's revised crypto market structure bill is out, and its ban on certain digital asset transactions "shall have no force and effect" from noon on January 20, 2029, the constitutionally fixed end

What happened

The Senate’s revised crypto market structure bill states that the CLARITY Act’s ban on officials conducting certain digital‑asset transactions will have no force or effect after noon on January 20, 2029, the constitutionally fixed end of the term.

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Global impact / market context

Lifting the ban removes a legal barrier for officials, potentially encouraging more engagement with crypto firms, easing compliance costs, and signaling a softer regulatory stance that could boost investor confidence in the sector.

Analyst inference

The crypto sector has faced a patchwork of rules, and recent bills aim to create clearer national standards; this change follows broader legislative moves to modernize digital‑asset oversight and could align U.S. policy with global trends.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Watch for any further Senate amendments or House revisions to the bill before final passage, as changes could reinstate restrictions or alter the timeline for the ban’s expiration. Analyst inference
2. Monitor reactions from crypto companies and industry groups to the ban’s expiration, which may influence their compliance planning and lobbying strategies. Analyst inference
3. Track whether the Treasury or other regulators issue guidance on permissible transactions for officials once the ban lifts, affecting how firms structure their relationships with government personnel. Analyst inference

Evidence

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