What is the Clarity Act crypto bill?

It's legislation to define crypto oversight—most assets to CFTC as commodities, securities to SEC, with stablecoin rules. Backed by Bessent, now Coinbase.

Why did Coinbase change its stance on the Clarity Act?

They skipped early drafts for lacking protections; now, with Bessent's tweaks and political winds, it's "time" per Armstrong—strategic pivot amid SEC fights.

Will the Clarity Act pass in 2025?

Likely amended yes—House momentum, Trump-era deregulation push, but Senate Dems could water it down.

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Coinbase's Armstrong U-Turns on Clarity Act: The Crypto Reg Flip That Could Redraw Battle Lines

Brian Armstrong's sudden embrace of the Clarity Act isn't just a tweet—it's Coinbase betting big on regulatory clarity amid SEC wars. But why the flip now?

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 4 min read

Brian Armstrong tweeting support for Clarity Act from Coinbase office

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Coinbase CEO Armstrong flips to back Clarity Act after prior hesitation, signaling strategic regulatory play. 𝕏
Bill shifts crypto oversight to CFTC for most assets, promising clearer rules over SEC enforcement chaos. 𝕏
Echoes past dereg waves like Gramm-Leach-Bliley—potential DeFi boom, but overload risks loom. 𝕏

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