The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, often called the Crypto Clarity Act, was passed by the U.S. House on July 17, 2025, with a vote of 294–134. It aims to:
Clearly define whether digital assets are commodities (CFTC) or securities (SEC).
Introduce the concept of “ancillary assets” for non-security tokens.
Enable a fundraising exemption: projects can raise up to $75 million per year without SEC registration, provided they're moving toward decentralization Investors+15Binance+15Binance+15.
It’s now being debated in the Senate, with bipartisan support growing and industry praise for its potential to bring clarity to the market Binance+1Financial Times+1.
🔄 Binance’s perspective
On its Square platform, Binance has been actively discussing the Act:
They emphasize how the Act “fundamentally defin[es] the core issues of tokens and public chains” and urge for a DeFi‑focused Act in the future Binance.
Binance also highlights key provisions like clear asset classifications and issuance exemptions for tokens Binance+10Binance+10Binance+10.
In effect, Binance is positioning itself as a pro‑innovation exchange eager for a regulatory landscape that supports tokenized finance, DeFi, and self-custody.
📈 Implications for Binance & broader crypto
Clearer regulatory roles — knowing whether tokens fall under SEC or CFTC may reduce legal gray zones for projects listed on Binance.
Fewer hurdles for new tokens — the Act’s $75M funding threshold could make Token Generating Events easier to launch.
DeFi spotlight — Binance is pushing for DeFi-specific guidelines next, citing current regulatory blind spots around protocols like Tornado Cash Binance+2Binance+2Binance+2.
Institutional appeal — clearer frameworks could attract more institutional investors to tokenize assets via Binance.
🚧 What’s next?
The bill is under review by the Senate (Banking Committee), which is considering amendments like Regulation DA and additional classifications Binance+2Cryptopolitan+2Binance+2.
We’re awaiting Senate feedback before a full vote; if passed, it would move to President Trump.
Industry groups are submitting comments; market response remains cautiously optimistic, with concerns mainly around SEC power reduction MarketWatch+6Vanity Fair+6Binance+6Binance+4Binance+4Binance+4.
✅ Bottom line
The Crypto Clarity Act marks a historic step toward foundational crypto regulation in the U.S., and Binance is actively endorsing its clarity and forward-looking stance. This bill could streamline token listings, ignite DeFi expansion, and make digital assets more accessible—especially on platforms like Binance.
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