CLARITY Act sees ‘big step forward’ as markup set for May 14
Coinbase chief policy officer Faryar Shirzad said the date is a “big step forward” and is essential for supporting innovation in the US....
Key takeaways
- 1US CLARITY Act scheduled for Senate Banking Committee vote on May 14, 2026 after stalling since January.
- 2Bill requires 60 Senate votes and bipartisan support to pass into law, addressing regulatory clarity for crypto industry.
- 3Coinbase initially withdrew support citing concerns over open source developer protections, stablecoin yield prohibition, and DeFi regulations.
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Regulatory clarity through CLARITY Act could prevent US crypto firms from relocating offshore, supporting domestic innovation and market growth critical for Indian investors tracking US regulatory developments affecting global crypto markets.
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