CLARITY Act will give crypto a new regulator before the CFTC has the staff to run it
The CLARITY Act proposes creating a new crypto regulator under CFTC oversight before the agency secures adequate staffing capacity. This regulatory framework aims to establish clearer oversight of digital assets, but execution risks remain significant. The move could stabilize market uncertainty for institutional investors globally, including India's growing crypto sector, though implementation delays remain probable given resource constraints.
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