2026-01-13 14:35:21

The new chairman of the U.S. SEC, Paul Atkins, recently stated that he is confident about the progress of the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act (the "Clarity Act") this year, and it is expected that the bill will be formally submitted to the President's Office for signing within the year.

This statement sends a positive signal. As a long-anticipated regulatory framework in the industry, the "Clarity Act" aims to establish a clearer legal position for cryptocurrency asset trading and related activities, reducing the current regulatory ambiguities. Atkins's remarks imply that there is a consensus within the SEC to advance the bill, and there is also strong motivation at the White House level to push it forward.

If the bill is ultimately signed into law, it will have a profound impact on the compliant operation of the crypto market, institutional entry, and regulatory standards for platforms such as exchanges. This also indicates that the United States is moving toward a more definitive stance on cryptocurrency policy. Market participants are generally focused on the potential reshaping of the industry landscape resulting from this development.

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AirdropHarvester

· 01-13 16:05

Is the Clarity Act really coming? Let's wait and see; the "within the year" phrase from American politicians has never been reliable. --- Another wave of positive expectations. Crypto folks, don't get too excited this time. --- The compliance framework sounds good, but for retail investors... can it really lower the barriers? --- Atkins' words sound comforting, but the implementation depends on how it's executed later; don't let it change again. --- Has the SEC finally figured it out? This progress seems a bit outrageous, feels unreal. --- Institutions are already paving the way for entry; what about us retail investors? --- Submit within the year? Then it probably won't take effect until next year haha... do you understand this pace? --- Is this truly a friendly regulation or just a new name for continuing to cut the leeks? --- It looks like good news, but why do I feel a bit uneasy? --- If the Clarity Act really passes, the days for exchanges will be tough.

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FrogInTheWell

· 01-13 15:04

Finish it within the year? Don't be silly, I've seen this trick way too many times.

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TokenomicsTherapist

· 01-13 15:02

If the Clarity Bill really passes this time, the entire industry landscape might have to be reshuffled... But honestly, I find it hard to believe. --- Another year, another hope... After hearing this so many times, why does it still feel like there's no movement? --- Wow, if this really gets signed, the days of compliance will finally arrive, and the institutions will be overjoyed. --- Wait, Atkins' attitude feels completely different from the previous SEC style? Are you sure it's not just a trick? --- Alright, let's not get too excited yet. Let's wait until it actually reaches the President's desk. We've seen too many empty promises. --- Now traditional finance has no barrier to entry... Feeling a bit anxious, bro. --- But on the other hand, if the Clarity Bill really passes, what about altcoins? If it's regulated, will they just fade away?

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IntrovertMetaverse

· 01-13 14:55

Signing within the year? Just hear it out. Over there in the US, they tend to make empty promises.

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CoinBasedThinking

· 01-13 14:52

Submitting within the year? Hey, this time I really believe in Atkins again. Feels like this guy isn’t bluffing. --- If the Clarity Act really passes, it will be a whole different story... Institutional investors will be rushing in soon. --- Speaking of which, if it really happens and the rules become clear, I might actually start to feel a bit worried... Regulation has always been a double-edged sword. --- Don’t just listen to rumors; wait until it’s officially signed to be sure. There have been too many pitfalls before. --- Long-term positive, but in the short term, could this kind of expectation be hyped up again? --- While the US is clarifying the rules, what about us... how should we respond? --- Bet on Atkins to deliver on his promises this time; at least it sounds more solid than those previous verbal commitments.

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SatsStacking

· 01-13 14:41

Damn, is the Clarity Act really coming? If it passes this year, our circle will be thoroughly regulated... Wait, is this good or bad for small retail investors? Compliance is compliance, but will there be another wave of cuts? Atkins seems so confident, I need to look into his background... Feels like the White House's hand is a bit long. The US is finally going to give a clear statement; this previous ambiguity was really annoying. Alright, compliance is compliance, better than being scared out of our wits by regulations every day... Just not sure if it will become boring. This will lead to more institutional entry, and will retail investors' profit margins be squeezed...?

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RamenDeFiSurvivor

· 01-13 14:39

Finish it within the year? I don't believe you, the SEC has always said that, then changed their tune. But if it really passes, I’ll have to stock up on coins, haha.

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