Policy at Consensus Miami: State of Crypto
White House adviser Patrick Witt says the Clarity Act could become law by July 4, with markup scheduled this month. Senator Gillibrand pushes for ethics provisions in market structure bills. Consensus Miami featured debates on prediction markets and stablecoins. A CoinDesk survey shows U.S. voters prioritize banks over crypto and distrust Trump administration oversight of the sector.
Key takeaways
- 1White House adviser Patrick Witt says Clarity Act could become law by July 4 with markup scheduled this month.
- 2CoinDesk survey shows 57% of U.S. voters prefer banks over crypto for financial services and distrust Trump administration oversight.
- 3Senator Gillibrand pushes for ethics provisions in market structure bills; prediction markets debate remains unresolved at Consensus Miami.
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Why it matters
The Clarity Act's potential passage by mid-2026 could provide regulatory clarity for Indian crypto investors tracking U.S. policy frameworks. However, low voter confidence in crypto and government oversight signals political headwinds that may affect global market sentiment and India's own regulatory approach.
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