A major compliance platform recently highlighted that the CLARITY Act—a sweeping legislative framework for crypto regulation—presents considerably more intricate challenges compared to existing stablecoin regulations. Industry observers expect the bill to require extended deliberation before final passage, though bipartisan momentum suggests approval is likely within 2026. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to begin markup on January 15th, following earlier complications around DeFi protocol classification and token taxonomy issues. The framework aims to establish comprehensive guidelines for digital assets and decentralized finance operations, positioning it as a landmark development for regulatory clarity across the crypto and blockchain sectors.