Congressional momentum for comprehensive crypto market structure legislation is reaching new heights as lawmakers prepare to tackle the Digital Asset Clarity Act in 2026. According to DL News, White House crypto adviser David Sacks has confirmed that the Senate is expected to hold hearings about the market structure bill in January, with markup proceedings for CLARITY coming in the first month of the year. The timing is crucial as the industry seeks definitive regulatory boundaries between agencies.
The legislation's potential impact cannot be overstated. As reported by Yahoo Finance, industry experts estimate a 50-60% chance that the bill will pass before the November 2026 midterms, though election-year politics and potential government funding deadlines could slow progress. According to the same source, if enacted, the legislation would likely boost institutional participation by providing the regulatory clarity banks, exchanges, and investment funds need to fully engage with cryptocurrency markets. The bill would establish clear jurisdictional boundaries, with Bitcoin and Ethereum falling primarily under CFTC regulation as commodities while securities-like assets remain with the SEC.
