美参议院多数党领袖：Clarity法案预计将错过国会夏季休会前的窗口期
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More than 200 crypto institutions, including Coinbase and Ripple, have jointly urged the U.S. Senate to move forward with a vote on the CLARITY Act.
Odaily to Odaily, a joint letter initiated by Stand With Crypto, the Blockchain Association, the Crypto Council for Innovation, and The Digital Chamber has been submitted to U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging a full Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) as soon as possible. More than 200 crypto companies, industry associations, and community organizations, including Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, a16z, Circle, and [unclear - possibly a company name], participated in signing the letter. The joint letter states that the CLARITY Act will establish a comprehensive federal regulatory framework for the digital asset market, clarify the division of responsibilities among regulatory agencies, provide feasible registration paths, protect software developer innovation, and promote the return of more digital asset businesses to the US market. The signatories stated that the bill will help keep innovation, jobs, investment, and market activity in the United States, further consolidating the U.S.'s leading position in global digital asset innovation. It is understood that the CLARITY Act received bipartisan support and passed committee review on the Senate Banking Committee last month. Senator Cynthia Lummis subsequently stated that the bill will next proceed to full Senate consideration. In addition, 160 former national security and law enforcement officials had previously signed a petition supporting the bill, and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt had also publicly called for the legislative process to be accelerated. However, the issue of the Trump family's vested interests in the crypto industry remains considered one of the main obstacles to the bill's progress. (The Block)
Dusty Johnson: The House is ready to move the Clarity Act forward quickly before the August recess.
According to Foresight News , citing crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson stated in an interview, "If the Senate can pass the CLARITY Act in the coming weeks, we will act swiftly. The House is ready to move the bill forward quickly before the August recess."
The Blockchain Association urged the US Senate to pass the Clarity Act, attaching a joint letter from 160 former security officials.
PANews reported on June 3 that, according to The Block, the Blockchain Association sent a letter on Tuesday to U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic Leader Charles Schumer, expressing strong support for the Clarity Act. The letter, signed by 160 former national security and law enforcement officials, emphasizes that the structure of the digital asset market is a priority for law enforcement and national security. The letter states that the Clarity Act expands law enforcement and financial crime prevention capabilities within the digital asset ecosystem, including key anti-illicit financial and law enforcement provisions such as expanding the Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions obligations, and establishing a Treasury-led information-sharing mechanism between law enforcement agencies and the private sector. The Blockchain Association emphasizes that these are not deregulation measures, but rather tools to enhance law enforcement.
White House advisor: The CLARITY bill, if passed, will address approximately 90% of the industry's regulatory needs.
PANews reported on May 18 that, according to Cointelegraph, White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt stated that the CLARITY Act would meet approximately 90% of the regulatory needs of the crypto industry.
Anti-human trafficking organizations say the Clarity Act could weaken accountability for crypto platforms.
PANews reported on June 27th, citing Coindesk, that the Coalition Against Trafficking in Persons (COPR) is urging lawmakers to reconsider Section 604 of the Clarity Act, arguing that the clause could make it more difficult to hold certain crypto platform developers accountable, especially if their technology is used to facilitate human trafficking. COPR Executive Director Katie Boller Gosewisch stated that the clause could allow certain third-party platform developers to "hide" behind exemptions from liability if their software is used to facilitate human trafficking-related payments.
Law enforcement agencies warn the CLARITY Act could hinder investigations into cryptocrime.
According to Foresight News , citing The Block, four U.S. law enforcement agencies jointly sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and the White House, warning that Section 604 of the Clarity Act could create a regulatory blind spot, making it difficult for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute illicit crypto activities. The letter points out that Section 604 contains broad exemptions that could potentially shield individuals or entities facilitating the flow of crypto assets from regulatory liability. The letter was signed by the National Association of District Attorneys, the American Association of Assistant Attorneys, the International Association of Police Chiefs, and the National Association of Sheriffs. The letter emphasized that other provisions of the CLARITY Act could also "reduce transparency, limit accountability, and create loopholes in the anti-money laundering framework." This concern echoes criticism from nearly 100 Catholic leaders representing religious groups across the country, who warned that the bill could weaken protections against human trafficking. Despite the criticism, White House chief crypto advisor Patrick Witte stated that the CLARITY Act is a "law that supports regulation and enforcement."