#CryptoClarityAct also known as the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act, a recent legislative development in the U.S. aimed at providing regulatory certainty for the cryptocurrency market.
This act is significant because:
Regulatory Framework:
It establishes a new regulatory structure for digital assets, moving away from sole reliance on the Howey Test.
Jurisdiction:
It clarifies the roles of regulatory bodies like the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in overseeing different types of digital assets, such as mature, decentralized blockchains classified as digital commodities under CFTC oversight.
Market Impact:
It aims to reduce regulatory uncertainty, foster innovation in the digital asset space, and help the U.S. remain competitive in the global digital finance landscape.