CLARITY Act Could Reshape U.S. Crypto Regulation In 2026

After years of regulatory uncertainty, the United States is about to reach a strategic milestone. The Senate will review the CLARITY Act in January 2026, a structuring bill aimed at clarifying the legal status of cryptocurrencies. The announcement, made by David Sacks, special advisor at the White House, finally places crypto regulation at the heart of the parliamentary debate. For a sector seeking stability, this step could sustainably redefine the rules of the game.

A Law to Remove Cryptos from Regulatory Ambiguity

While Michael Saylor calls for an urgent classification of cryptos in the United States, the CLARITY Act (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act), a long-awaited bill by the American crypto industry, finally enters its decisive phase.

It is David Sacks, in charge of crypto affairs at the White House, who confirmed the information in a post published Thursday on X : “we are closer than ever to passing the historic law on the structure of the crypto market that President Trump wished for. We look forward to completing the work in January!“.

According to him, the heads of the two relevant Senate committees, Tim Scott (Banking Committee) and John Boozman (Agriculture Committee), have given the green light for the text to be submitted for a session of review and amendment in the Senate starting next month. This key step will allow parliamentarians to debate, adjust, and amend the text before a plenary session vote.

The content of this law is at the heart of ecosystem concerns. It aims to :

• Legally define which cryptos are considered “securities” and which are classified as “commodities” ;

• Clarify the distribution of responsibilities between the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) ;

• Establish clear regulatory pathways for crypto businesses to facilitate their compliance with federal regulations ;

• Reduce regulatory uncertainty, often cited as a barrier to innovation ;
• Strengthen investor protection by establishing a more robust and coherent legal framework.

According to its supporters, this text is a direct response to repeated industry demands for clear, predictable, and uniformly applied regulation. The Senate vote could mark a historic turning point for the future of cryptocurrencies in the United States.

A Disrupted Schedule and a Major Political Issue

While the announcement of this Senate review is seen as a major breakthrough, it takes place in a context marked by delays and political tensions.

Senator Cynthia Lummis had, as early as September, expressed hope that the bill would reach President Donald Trump’s desk before the end of this year. This goal will not be met due to the 43-day shutdown that paralyzed the federal administration between October and November.

During this period, legislative exchanges were suspended, significantly slowing the process. Nevertheless, regulators did not remain inactive. Meetings took place between federal officials and leaders of companies like Coinbase, Ripple, or Circle to avoid losing momentum around the project.

The path ahead looks delicate. To be adopted, the text will need to secure a supermajority in the Senate, a sine qua non condition to avoid deadlock. The role of committee chairs, Scott and Boozman, will be crucial to gather the necessary votes. If amendments are integrated, the bill must return to the House of Representatives for final approval before being sent to the White House.

With the CLARITY Act, the Senate continues the effort started with the Genius Act, already adopted. The American legislative arsenal around cryptos is taking shape, promising a clearer framework for sector players and a strategic turning point for the digital ecosystem in the United States.