CFTC advances crypto regulation plan after CLARITY Act defeat in Senate
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated its backup plan following the failure of the CLARITY Act to advance in the Senate. The Act, which aimed to establish a comprehensive federal framework for crypto-market regulation, was narrowly defeated in a Senate vote on September 15, 2026. As a result, the CFTC is moving forward with a proposed rulemaking under its current statutory powers, focusing on leveraged retail crypto transactions and a new crypto-asset-market exchange category. This development highlights the CFTC’s proactive measures to regulate the crypto market despite the absence of new legislation.
Source: Crypto Briefing
