Sen. Lummis Says Clarity Act 'Is The Only Path' Sen. Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) says only Congress can establish a lasting regulatory framework for digital assets through the CLARITY Act. She argued that agency rulemaking cannot grant the CFTC spot authority or protect

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Sen. Lummis Says Clarity Act 'Is The Only Path' Sen. Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) says only Congress can establish a lasting regulatory framework for digital assets through the CLARITY Act. She argued that agency rulemaking cannot grant the CFTC spot authority or protect

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Global impact / market context

A law that clearly defines how digital assets are regulated would give companies certainty about what they can and cannot do, lower legal risk, and shape how the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) can oversee crypto markets.

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Today, regulators are trying to fill the gap with agency rules, but those rules cannot create new authority for the CFTC. This creates uncertainty for investors and firms that need a stable rulebook.

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What to watch

1. Progress of the CLARITY Act in Congress – watch for bill introductions, committee hearings, and votes that could turn the proposal into law. Proposed
2. Any CFTC moves to claim spot‑market authority – monitor agency notices or rule proposals that might attempt to expand its power despite the senator’s warning. Analyst inference
3. Changes in compliance costs for crypto firms – if the act passes, companies may shift from multiple agency filings to a single framework, affecting budgeting and capital spending. Analyst inference

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