News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Wed, Oct 7, 2026 5:00 PM
House Finance Chair Criticizes SEC, CFTC for Inadequate Crypto Regulation
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House Finance chair French Hill says SEC and CFTC actions fall short of CLARITY bill, urging crypto regulation bill passage.
Representative French Hill, chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, has called out the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for failing to provide clear regulatory guidance for the cryptocurrency market. Hill said that the actions taken by the two agencies fall short of what is needed to protect investors and ensure market integrity. He urged lawmakers to pass the CLARITY bill, a comprehensive crypto market structure proposal, before the next Congress convenes in 2027.
Regulatory Gap in Crypto Market
The CLARITY bill aims to establish a unified regulatory framework for digital assets, covering everything from trading platforms to custody services. By addressing current ambiguities, the legislation could help standardize compliance requirements and reduce legal uncertainty for market participants. Hill emphasized that timely passage of the bill would signal a commitment to a stable and transparent crypto ecosystem.
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Market impact
The remarks may affect sentiment toward crypto regulatory clarity, potentially influencing trading activity in digital asset markets. Traders may watch for legislative progress on the CLARITY bill, as clearer rules could impact market structure and compliance costs.
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