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Ex-US defense secretary calls CLARITY Act a ‘national security bill’

Cointelegraph·August 10, 2026·1 min read
Ex-US defense secretary calls CLARITY Act a ‘national security bill’

Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper called the CLARITY Act a national security bill, not just a financial services measure. His remarks highlight the growing intersection of crypto regulation and national security. The act's implications extend beyond markets, potentially affecting how digital assets are governed in the US.

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