Senate Sets Vote Date for CLARITY Act Amid Crypto Focus

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee, led by Chairman Tim Scott, will deliberate the Digital Asset Market Transparency Act on January 15, 2026, potentially reshaping cryptocurrency regulation.

This decision could significantly influence Bitcoin and Ethereum, as the act redefines jurisdiction between the CFTC and the SEC over digital commodities and securities.

Senate Prepares for Landmark CLARITY Act Vote

The Senate Banking Committee is preparing an important vote on the CLARITY Act. This legislation could significantly shape the future of US cryptocurrency regulation. Committee Chairman Tim Scott, after discussions with industry leaders, emphasized urgency in adopting this measure before key federal budget deadlines.

The CLARITY Act aims to assign the CFTC control over digital commodity markets while the SEC retains oversight of securities. These changes reflect a growing adaptation in crypto management to address regulatory vacuums and market uncertainties.

Travis Hill, Acting Chairman, FDIC, stated: “This proposed rule is the FDIC’s first action to implement the GENIUS Act. In the months ahead, we expect to issue a proposed rule to establish the statutorily mandated capital, liquidity, and risk management requirements for subsidiaries of FDIC-supervised institutions that are approved to be PPSIs, among other GENIUS Act-related workstreams.”

House’s 2025 Crypto Effort Foreshadows Senate’s 2026 Decision

Did you know? In 2025, the House passed a similar bill, CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633), marking consistent federal efforts in defining crypto regulations.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $91,842.80 with a market cap of $1.83 trillion as of now. Market dominance stands at 58.15%, even as its price shifts reflect a 1.84% dip over 24 hours but a 3.59% gain over the last week, notes CoinMarketCap.

The Coincu research team highlights that implementing the CLARITY Act could present new technological and regulatory frameworks. The legislation promises comprehensive jurisdiction delineation for federal institutions, potentially stabilizing and legitimizing digital financial interactions.