EddieJayonCrypto
30 May 25
House lawmakers introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a bill that would remove SEC oversight of most digital assets and establish a formal legal framework for cryptocurrencies in the U.S. The legislation redefines most digital assets as commodities regulated by the CFTC, reducin...
House lawmakers have introduced the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, aiming to remove SEC oversight from most crypto assets and transfer regulatory authority to the CFTC, thereby establishing a formal legal framework for digital assets in the U.S.The bill classifies most cryptocurrencies as digital commodities intrinsically linked to blockchain systems, exempting them from securities laws. However, it lacks clear guidance on how to classify borderline assets that may still qualify as securities.One notable feature of the CLARITY Act is the introduction of a voluntary "mature blockchain system" certification. This status imposes stricter requirements—such as open-source protocols, decentralized control, and ownership limits—to offer limited benefits, like relaxed trading restrictions, to compliant issuers. Yet, participation remains optional, and the advantage for digital asset issuers is debated.The legislation enjoys bipartisan support, with key Democrats and Republicans backing it, and targets fostering innovation, protecting consumers, and securing U.S. leadership in the digital asset space. Major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, XRP, and Dogecoin fall under its proposed definition.Experts caution that amendments to foundational securities laws could unintentionally impact traditional financial markets, given the bill’s broad reclassification of digital assets.The CLARITY Act is scheduled for a markup session before the House Financial Services Committee on June 10, marking a critical step toward potentially reshaping crypto regulation in America.