Coinbase: CLARITY Act Harder Than Stablecoin Bill; Senate Markup Set for January 15
Coinbase's institutional strategy chief John D'Agostino told CNBC that market-structure legislation will take longer than stablecoin rules, with bipartisan momentum targeting 2026. The Senate Banking Committee scheduled a CLARITY Act markup for January 15 after delays over DeFi oversight and token standards, as competitive pressure from Europe's MiCA accelerates action.