How the Clarity Act's Defeat Handed the SEC and CFTC the Wheel on Crypto
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The Senate’s defeat of the Clarity Act redirects regulatory pressure onto the SEC and CFTC, prompting both agencies to intensify enforcement and rule‑making for digital assets; lawmakers now anticipate tighter oversight, while crypto firms brace for heightened compliance costs, potential fines, and market volatility as the agencies vie for jurisdictional dominance.
The Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate, shifting the industry’s focus to a new wave of action from the SEC and CFTC.