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Crypto Clarity Act Has 30% Chance of Passing This Year
Wintermute's head of policy, Ron Hammond, estimates a 30% chance the Crypto Clarity Act passes in 2026, with bank opposition over stablecoin yield as the primary obstacle alongside unresolved questions on DeFi definitions and AML compliance. The bill would codify SEC and CFTC jurisdiction over digital assets and establish a formal US market structure framework for crypto. Some lawmakers are targeting an April 20 committee vote, with a markup hearing expected later in the month, though Hammond noted the schedule has shifted multiple times. Hammond also flagged that escalating scrutiny of Trump's crypto dealings around June could erode Democratic support, complicating an already narrow path to passage.
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