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Crypto Regulation Updates: CFTC Warns It Will Act Alone If Clarity Act Stalls

The Cryptonomist·August 21, 2026·1 min read
Crypto Regulation Updates: CFTC Warns It Will Act Alone If Clarity Act Stalls

CFTC Chair signaled the agency will act independently on crypto regulation if Congress fails to pass the Clarity Act. Lawmakers left for summer without acting on the bill, prompting the derivatives regulator to prepare unilateral moves. The agency's stance reflects growing urgency to establish clearer rules for digital assets amid legislative gridlock.

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