Deconstructing the Power, Interests, and Betrayal Behind the CLARITY Act: How Can Retail Investors Hedge Risks and Seize Opportunities?
The CLARITY Act, a pivotal U.S. crypto regulatory bill aimed at ending years of regulatory uncertainty, has become a battleground between traditional finance and the crypto industry. Initially supported by major firms like Coinbase, Ripple, and Kraken, the bill sought to clarify jurisdiction—with the CFTC overseeing decentralized assets like Bitcoin and the SEC handling asset-like tokens. However, a Senate revision in early 2026 introduced harsh条款, including de facto bans on tokenized stocks, restrictions on RWA (Real World Assets), and stringent DeFi regulations requiring bank-like registration.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong publicly withdrew support, citing the elimination of stablecoin yield rewards (a key revenue stream), stifling of tokenization innovation, and unworkable DeFi rules. The bill’s impact is mixed: it offers散户 investor protections like mandatory custody of exchange funds but may cost them 3-5% yield on stablecoins. Institutions gain clarity for entering the market, while project teams face strict分类—easing compliance for “digital goods” but burdening “securities.”
Key industry figures are divided: some urge pushing the bill through to avoid missing the legislative window, while others, like Coinbase, fear worse outcomes if flawed terms are locked in. For散户, the advice is to rebalance toward “digital commodity” assets (e.g., BTC, ETH), explore DeFi for yield if CEX rewards vanish, and avoid RWA investments due to potential liquidity risks. The act represents crypto’s “coming of age” into mainstream finance, with clarity itself being critical infrastructure—yet the fight over its shape continues.
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