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SEC Is 'Ready, Willing And Able' To Replace CLARITY Act If It Fails, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says

The SEC is prepared to step in if the Clarity Act fails, as the Senate races to pass the crypto market structure legislation.

By · Published August 8, 2026 at 16:01 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (.gov) · WSJ · CoinDesk · The Block · The Information · Punchbowl News · benzinga.com.

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📍 How it ended

Legislators faced an urgent deadline to salvage the Clarity Act amid mounting concerns over ethics and law enforcement. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage as discussions stalled and questions regarding the SEC's potential role in regulating the market structure remained.

Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The story so far

The SEC is ready to replace the Clarity Act if it fails to pass, according to Bitwise's Matt Hougan. This comes as the Senate is rushing to salvage the legislation before the August recess. The Clarity Act, which aims to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets, is facing hurdles due to ethics concerns and law enforcement issues.

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has called for action on the Clarity Act, emphasizing the momentum for digital asset market structure. Chairman Scott highlighted the urgency during an appearance on Fox Business’ Mornings with Maria. The Senate is in overdrive to pass the legislation before the recess, with talks ongoing to address the ethical and law enforcement concerns that have stalled progress.

The Clarity Act's passage is uncertain. The Information argues that the legislation won't be enough to revive the crypto market. Meanwhile, Punchbowl News indicates that cloture on the bill has slipped, adding to the uncertainty.

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The obvious questions

What is the Clarity Act?

The Clarity Act is proposed legislation aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets.

Why is the Clarity Act facing hurdles?

The Clarity Act is encountering obstacles due to ethics concerns and law enforcement issues.

What is the SEC's stance on the Clarity Act?

The SEC is prepared to step in with its own regulations if the Clarity Act fails to pass.

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SEC Clarity Act Crypto Regulation Senate Digital Assets

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