July Will See GENIUS Signed and CLARITY Sent to Senate Floor

I was chatting with a friend last week about why crypto in the U.S. still feels like a gray zone. One minute the rules feel strict, the next they are barely there. Well, that might finally be changing—and fast.

Good to Know

• Lawmakers aim to introduce and finalize major crypto legislation by September.
• GENIUS Act sets clear rules for stablecoin issuers and reserves.
• CLARITY Act outlines roles for SEC and CFTC, easing regulatory confusion.

After years of mixed signals, Washington is finally speeding up its plans for crypto regulation. David Sacks, who advises the White House on AI and crypto, shared on X that the Senate is preparing a full digital asset market structure. He credited Tim Scott and Cynthia Lummis for locking in a timeline to get legislation through by the end of September.

July will be a busy month. The GENIUS Act, which already passed the Senate, is heading for a signing. Meanwhile, the CLARITY Act is on its way to the Senate too.

What GENIUS Covers

The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act focuses strictly on stablecoins used for payments. Only issuers approved under federal or state law—such as insured bank affiliates, certain nonbanks, or smaller qualified state entities—will be allowed to issue stablecoins for U.S. users.

Each coin must be backed 1:1 by either U.S. dollars or very liquid assets. Issuers must also lay out clear redemption terms, provide monthly reports on reserves, and follow strict custody and reserve-use guidelines under federal supervision. In short, the goal is to prevent the next TerraUSD situation from blowing up.

What CLARITY Fixes

The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act tackles the bigger mess—the split in oversight between the SEC and CFTC. It lays out who regulates what and gives clearer definitions for tokens, broker rules, and trading platforms.

The act aims to boost investor protection while giving developers some breathing room to create and fund crypto projects without legal guesswork. It also demands transparency from exchanges, segregation of customer funds, and clearer processes for commodity-like digital assets.

Why It Matters Now

Without these laws, developers and exchanges have faced ongoing uncertainty. Some have moved offshore, and others have gotten caught in enforcement fights. These two bills could finally give U.S. crypto markets structure, legal clarity, and a chance to compete globally—without risking consumer safety.

So the question now is: Will lawmakers follow through and pass these bills before summer ends, or will crypto remain stuck in limbo?