*The CLARITY Act, aimed at defining crypto categories and establishing a U.S. regulatory framework, faces a March 1, 2026 drafting deadline for compromise language.
*Crypto markets may get a lift in the second half of the year if US lawmakers approve market-structure legislation by midyear, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. - BBG
*The Clarity Act, which has passed the House, aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, but its progress in the Senate has been slow due to disagreements. - BBG
*A key issue is whether crypto trading platforms should be allowed to pay us