White House Confirms: CLARITY Crypto Regulation Bill Heads to Senate in January

U.S. crypto legislation is about to make a major leap forward. David Sacks, the White House’s lead advisor on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence, announced that the CLARITY Act — landmark legislation aimed at clearly defining regulatory authority over digital assets — will reach the Senate for markup in January. The bill has already passed the House of Representatives, and according to Sacks, the U.S. is closer than ever to adopting its first comprehensive crypto market structure law. “We are closer than ever to passing the key crypto legislation that President Trump has championed. We look forward to getting it done in January!”

— David Sacks, White House AI and crypto advisor

CLARITY Act: A New Framework for the U.S. Crypto Market The CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633), passed in July 2025, would place the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at the center of crypto regulation. Its key objectives: 🔹 Clearly define what qualifies as a “digital commodity”

🔹 Simplify compliance pathways for crypto companies

🔹 Strengthen investor protections

🔹 End years of regulatory uncertainty The bill also includes rules for DeFi, AML standards, and aims to keep innovation within the U.S., instead of pushing it offshore.

Banks Get Green Light for Crypto Transactions On the same day, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced that traditional banks are now authorized to conduct riskless principal crypto transactions — acting as intermediaries in trades without holding the assets themselves. This marks a reversal from the OCC’s cautious stance during 2021–2024, when it, alongside the Fed, warned of crypto-related risks. The door is now open for hybrid banks that blend traditional finance with digital assets.

Progress Continued Despite Government Shutdown During the record-setting 43-day government shutdown in Oct–Nov 2025, U.S. regulators met with executives from Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Circle, and VC firms like a16z and Paradigm to finalize CLARITY Act details. The talks underscore the urgency and bipartisan interest in crypto regulation.

Industry Applauds, But Caution Remains Crypto companies and investors largely support clearer rules, hoping that a stable framework will attract innovation and stop the talent drain to more crypto-friendly regions. However, consumer protection groups warn that fast-track legislation must also safeguard against fraud and manipulation, especially in DeFi, where regulatory boundaries are often blurred.

What’s Next? The Senate will review the bill in January 2026 through the Banking and Agriculture Committees, which have already circulated their own legislative drafts. If passed, the CLARITY Act could set the tone for global crypto policy.

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