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US CLARITY Act Nears Final Revisions Ahead of Senate Review as DeFi, Stablecoin Interest Rules Emerge as Key Issues
Summary
- The CLARITY Act, a US bill to regulate digital assets, has entered the final stage of negotiations ahead of Senate review, according to a report.
- Recent negotiations have made protections for DeFi developers and the scope of permitted stablecoin interest payments the main sticking points.
- The bill could reduce regulatory uncertainty for the US digital-asset industry if it passes, though political disagreements over DeFi and stablecoin provisions mean its final approval remains uncertain.
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The CLARITY Act, a US bill that would regulate digital assets, has entered the final stage of negotiations ahead of Senate review, according to a report. Markets are closely watching whether the legislation passes and what changes are made to the final version.
Patrick Witt, a White House adviser on digital assets, told crypto media outlet U.Today on June 8 that differences over the bill had narrowed significantly and that various amendments were under discussion.
He also said the timeline for advancing the legislation was tight.
Recent negotiations have centered on protections for DeFi developers and the scope of permitted interest payments on stablecoins.
On stablecoin interest, discussions have focused on limiting interest paid simply for holding a token while allowing rewards tied to platform use or specific activities.
The CLARITY Act is a key US digital-asset bill aimed at defining the legal status of digital assets and clarifying regulatory jurisdiction.
If passed, the bill could significantly reduce regulatory uncertainty for the US digital-asset industry. Still, political disagreements over DeFi and stablecoin provisions remain, leaving the outcome uncertain.
JH Kim
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