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Grayscale: CLARITY Act Unlikely to Pass This Year, but Crypto Can Still Move Forward Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl said the chances of the CLARITY Act passing this year now appear low due to the Senate calendar and election-year politics. He argued that failure to pass
Grayscale's head of research Zach Pandl said the CLARITY Act is unlikely to be passed this year because of the Senate's schedule and the politics of an election year.
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What happened
Grayscale’s head of research Zach Pandl said the CLARITY Act is unlikely to be passed this year because of the Senate’s schedule and the politics of an election year.
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Global impact / market context
The CLARITY Act would provide clearer regulatory rules for digital assets; its delay means uncertainty remains for crypto firms that need guidance on compliance and investment decisions.
Analyst inference
Even without the Act, the cryptocurrency market can continue to develop as companies pursue other regulatory pathways and investors seek opportunities in existing digital‑asset products.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Any Senate movement on the CLARITY Act after the election, which could signal a shift in regulatory clarity for crypto firms. Proposed
- Statements from other regulators, such as the SEC or CFTC, that might provide alternative guidance for digital assets. Proposed
- Crypto company earnings or announcements that show how they are adapting to the current regulatory uncertainty. Proposed