CLARITY Act’s Slow Path Through U.S. Senate and Its Role in the 2026 Crypto Cycle

On 3 January 2026, industry figures highlighted that the U.S. CLARITY Act is advancing slowly because it is intended as a broad, long-term framework for digital asset market structure rather than a narrow crypto bill. While Europe proceeds under MiCA, institutional investors are already positioning for 2026, when many expect U.S. regulatory clarity, a key Senate session on 15 January, and a potential new growth phase for Bitcoin and Ethereum to intersect.