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Story: Fidelity Joins 2026 Senate Push to Pass CLARITY Act With Crypto Coalition

By Bruce Buterin

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What the CLARITY Act Would Do. The legislation is designed to establish a robust framework for market participants.

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A Coalition Pushing Congress. Fidelity isn't the only one pushing. Other crypto firms and industry groups have joined the…

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Senate Timeline Still Unclear. The Senate hasn't moved yet. No clear timeline exists for when the CLARITY Act might come to a…

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Fidelity wants the Senate to move. The financial giant has added its name to a growing push urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, a proposed piece of legislation that would…

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The ask is pretty straightforward: give the industry a real framework. Right now, crypto firms operate in a space where the rules are murky at best.

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The legislation is designed to establish a robust framework for market participants. Supporters say it would reduce uncertainty, improve regulatory compliance, and give firms a…

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And that's kind of the core frustration here. Many companies aren't looking to dodge oversight. They want clear rules so they can follow them.

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Fidelity's involvement carries weight. The firm is a major player in financial services, with deep ties to institutional investors, retirement accounts, and brokerage operations…

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Fidelity isn't the only one pushing. Other crypto firms and industry groups have joined the coalition, and the collective effort is aimed squarely at influencing the Senate's…

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Read also: CLARITY Acts Passage Called Inevitable by Former House Financial Services Chair

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The groups backing the CLARITY Act believe it can provide a stable foundation for future growth.

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Consumer protection is part of the pitch too. Fidelity and its allies aren't just arguing for industry convenience — they're framing clearer guidelines as good for ordinary…

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The Senate hasn't moved yet. No clear timeline exists for when the CLARITY Act might come to a vote, and that uncertainty is part of what's driving the urgency behind this push.

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The absence of a coherent market structure has been a long-standing issue for the crypto sector. It's not a new complaint.

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See also: CLARITY Act Ethics Fight Splits Senate Along Partisan Lines

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