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CLARITY Act: Senate Banking Committee Sets Mark-Up Date – Details

The US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has scheduled a markup session for the CLARITY Act on January 15, 2026. This bill, passed by the House in July 2025, aims to establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies by defining roles for the SEC and CFTC, clarifying asset classifications, and creating compliance pathways. Committee Chairman Tim Scott emphasized the legislation's potential to make the US a global crypto hub, foster innovation, and protect against financial crimes. Reporter Eleanor Terrett predicts the act could be fully approved by March 2026 after further committee merges and congressional votes.

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