CLARITY Act Moves Closer to Becoming Law as Senate Sets January Markup

The CLARITY Act, a major U.S. crypto regulation bill, is moving closer to becoming law after the Senate Banking Committee reportedly set January 15 as the date to review and amend the bill. This step, known as a markup, is important because it determines whether the bill can move to a full Senate vote.

The bill had been delayed before due to disagreements between Republicans and Democrats. These disagreements centered on issues such as stablecoin yield rules, the classification of crypto tokens, illicit finance risks, and ethical guidelines. The decision to set a markup date now suggests lawmakers may have found common ground on some of these issues.

However, bipartisan support is still not guaranteed. Both parties will need to agree on key amendments for the bill to advance smoothly. This is especially important to avoid delays like those faced by the GENIUS Act, another crypto-related bill that struggled due to political disagreements.

If passed, the CLARITY Act would become one of the most significant crypto laws in the U.S. It aims to establish clearer and more comprehensive rules for the crypto industry. Market players are already watching closely. Bitwise has said that assets like Ethereum and Solana could hit new highs if the bill becomes law.

CLARITY Act Could Be Signed Into Law Within 45 Days

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has set January 15 for the CLARITY Act markup, raising hopes the crypto bill could become law in early 2026, with traders betting on faster passage.

Prediction markets also show strong optimism. Kalshi data shows a 42% chance the bill becomes law before April and a 69% chance before May. Market expert Rob Cunningham shared a best-case timeline for the bill. In the first week, Senate committees would complete their markups with agreed-upon amendments.

In the second week, Senate leadership would fast-track the bill for a floor vote. If the Senate version closely matches the House version, the House could approve it quickly without long negotiations. In the best case, the CLARITY Act could pass Congress and be signed into law by the president within 30 to 45 days, making early next year a key period for U.S. crypto regulation.

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