Crypto Industry Voices Concerns Over CLARITY Act Amendments
As the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025 moves closer to markup, key players in the cryptocurrency industry are raising red flags about a newly added section that echoes the regulatory stance of the previous administration. Critics argue that the amendment could stifle innovation and reintroduce contentious policies reminiscent of the “Gensler era” at the SEC.
 operations. Industry leaders fear these changes could:</p>
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<li><strong>Increase compliance costs</strong> for startups and established firms alike.</li>
<li><strong>Limit market access</strong> for retail investors through ambiguous “accredited investor” rules.</li>
<li><strong>Undermine decentralization</strong> by imposing traditional financial frameworks on DeFi protocols.</li>
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<h3>A Step Backward for Crypto Innovation?</h3>
<p>Many in the sector view the CLARITY Act as a chance to establish clear, forward-thinking guidelines. However, the latest amendments have drawn comparisons to the SEC’s aggressive enforcement actions under former Chair Gary Gensler. “This feels like déjà vu,” said one anonymous executive at a major exchange. “We need policies that encourage growth, not ones that treat crypto as a threat.”</p>
<h3>The Road Ahead</h3>
<p>With the markup process underway, lobbyists and advocacy groups are pushing for revisions to balance consumer protection with industry flexibility. Key stakeholders, including blockchain associations and tech coalitions, are expected to testify during hearings this week.</p>
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As debates heat up, the crypto community remains watchful. The outcome could set a precedent for how governments worldwide approach digital asset regulation—either as a frontier for economic progress or a sector to be tightly controlled.
