🇺🇸 TODAY: Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan outlines why crypto will keep advancing even if the Clarity Act fails to pass this week. He pointed to SEC Chair Atkins' readiness to act and the industry's growing momentum regardless of Congress.

What happened

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said crypto will keep advancing even if the Clarity Act does not pass this week, citing SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s readiness to act and industry momentum.

Confirmed

Global impact / market context

The comment suggests that regulatory uncertainty may not stop crypto growth, which could keep investor interest high and support continued capital inflows into digital assets.

Analyst inference

Even without a new clarity law, the market may rely on existing regulators like the SEC to shape rules, meaning crypto projects could still receive guidance and funding despite congressional inaction.

Analyst inference

What to watch

1. Any statements or actions by SEC Chair Gary Gensler that clarify enforcement priorities for crypto firms, which could affect compliance costs and investor confidence. Analyst inference
2. Progress of the Clarity Act in Congress, because a vote could either introduce new rules or leave the status quo, influencing regulatory risk assessments. Proposed
3. Industry funding trends, such as venture capital or institutional allocations to crypto projects, indicating whether momentum continues despite legislative outcomes. Analyst inference

Evidence

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