Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stories

Nov 12, 2026

Trump nominates four new SEC and CFTC commissioners

President Trump named four individuals to fill seats at the SEC and CFTC, including Steven Levine to replace Hester Peirce, with several nominees having worked on crypto-relevant legislation including the Clarity Act.

Nov 12, 20264 sources

Sep 14, 2026

Senate blocks Clarity Act as crypto regulation bill fails key procedural vote

The Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act on Tuesday, falling short of the 60 votes needed for cloture despite last-minute ethics provisions added to address Democratic concerns about federal officials profiting from cryptocurrency. Republicans rejected a Democratic counteroffer ahead of the vote.

Sep 14, 20268 sources

Sep 4, 2026

National Sheriffs' Association shifts to neutral stance on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

The National Sheriffs' Association withdrew its opposition to the CLARITY Act and adopted a neutral position ahead of a scheduled Senate vote, removing a prominent law enforcement objection to the digital asset legislation though not endorsing it.

Sep 4, 20263 sources

Top claims

▪CFTC nominees Nathan Anonick and Matthew Rowland both worked on congressional drafting and negotiations for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act while working with the Senate Agriculture Committee
▪CFTC Chairman Mike Selig currently serves as the agency's sole commissioner, leaving four vacant commissioner seats on the five-member oversight board
▪Former CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson focused on cryptocurrency regulations, addressing custody requirements, decentralized finance, artificial intelligence, and market integrity during her previous regulatory tenure

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission Crypto regulation 2026 U.S. midterm elections Federal agencies Trump administration US Senate Congress Crypto lobbying U.S. domestic politics Crypto regulatory frameworks Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

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