CLARITY Act negotiations move ahead with tougher customer protection measures

Senate Democrats have strengthened customer protection measures in the CLARITY Act negotiations for the crypto market structure bill. Despite unresolved ethics provisions, changes have been made to safeguard digital asset users. The Senate has yet to release the final text or schedule a floor vote before the August recess. Polymarket traders put the chance of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 at 31%. The bill would create a federal market structure for the crypto industry, splitting oversight between the SEC and CFTC. Unresolved ethics issues and disputes are affecting expectations, with the bill’s progress dependent on bipartisan negotiations in the Senate.