‘Time to Act Is Now’: CFTC Chief Pushes Swift Passage of CLARITY Act

The debate over US crypto regulation is heating up as CFTC Chair Mike Selig is calling for swift action. Selig is urging lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act as soon as possible, describing it as a crucial step toward building a future-proof framework for digital assets.

CFTC Chief Urges Immediate Approval of CLARITY Act

In his latest X post, Michael Selig, the Chairman of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has highlighted the significance of passing the CLARITY Act immediately. Backing the market structure bill, the Chair stated that the bill is essential to establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto industry.

Selig further added that the CFTC remains prepared to implement the market structure bill under the current administration. Echoing President Donald Trump’s position, he described the legislation as a critical step toward securing America’s global crypto leadership. The post read,

“The CLARITY Act must pass. It’s critical we have a future-proof digital asset market structure in place. The CFTC is eager to implement the Act under this historic administration. President Trump is unleashing a Golden Age in America, and this legislation is a key part of securing the US as the global leader in innovation. The time to act is now.”

His words come in response to President Trump’s call for CLARITY Act passage. As CoinGape reported earlier today, Trump is urging Congress to pass the crypto bill immediately. He stated that the banking groups should compromise with the crypto industry, pushing the bill forward to its final passage.

Amid ongoing debates, the future of the crypto bill remains unclear. However, JPMorgan analysts project that the CLARITY will pass by mid-2026, as reported by CoinGape.

Why Lawmakers Are Divided Over the Bill?

Despite strong support from Trump and the CFTC chair, the CLARITY Act continues to face resistance. The main issue is a broader debate over the idea of stablecoin yields. While banking groups argue that the stablecoin rewards program may be detrimental to the traditional financial industry, crypto experts claim that it is necessary for innovation and growth.

However, there are major crypto experts who stand against the proposed crypto bill. For example, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson believes that the bill, in its current form, is dangerous for the crypto industry. According to Hoskinson, the bill treats all digital assets as securities, paving the way for potential enforcement action by the SEC. Thus, Hoskinson calls for amendments to the bill.

Now, all eyes are on the possible crypto bill markup meeting expected this month. While the March 1 deadline passed without any major changes, the crypto industry is waiting to see if the ongoing debate will find a solution in the next meeting.