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Stand With Crypto Pushes Congress to Pass CLARITY Act Without Delay
Key Takeaways
- Coinbase-backed group urges Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to give crypto clear US rules and prevent losing ground to other countries;
- The letter warns that unclear laws push talent, businesses, and investors abroad, which slows US innovation and raises compliance costs;
- The CLARITY Act divides oversight, with the CFTC regulating crypto markets and the SEC handling securities-linked products.
Stand With Crypto, an advocacy group affiliated with Coinbase
The group stated in a letter on July 7 that the US risks falling behind other countries if it continues without clear rules for digital assets.
They argued that regions like Europe and Asia are already offering friendlier conditions for crypto businesses, which has led some companies and skilled workers to move abroad.
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OpenSea, Dapper Labs, and other major blockchain companies signed the letter. They said that the lack of consistent rules discourages large financial institutions from entering the market. This slows development, increases compliance costs, and pushes US talent and investment overseas.
The letter also argued that blockchain technology plays an important role in areas such as payments, online ownership, and digital security. Without stronger support at home, the US could lose its position in shaping the future of global trade.
Furthermore, they acknowledged that crypto policy has become politically charged. However, they urged lawmakers to focus on long-term economic benefits rather than short-term political debates.
They said the bill provides a sensible framework that both sides of the aisle could support by replacing case-by-case enforcement with clear rules.
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