CLARITY Act gains U.S. security backing from ex-defense chief

Former Defense Secretary Esper Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act, Framing Crypto Regulation as National Security Issue

Mark Esper, former U.S. Defense Secretary and Coinbase adviser, called on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act in a Financial Times op-ed, arguing that digital asset regulation is essential to counter threats from China and North Korea. The appeal comes as Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed a motion to proceed on the bill, setting up a procedural vote for September.