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Digital Asset Act Sparks Controversy Over Regulation Shift

1/21/2026

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The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act would shift regulatory authority for digital assets from the Securities and Exchange Commission to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Critics say the move would undermine financial stability and consumer protections, enabling fraud and conflicts of interest in crypto firms tied to political figures.
Proponents, including some Democrats, are negotiating with the crypto industry despite ethics reform concerns, and the outcome depends on Senate Democrats.

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Story summary

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act would shift regulatory authority for digital assets from the Securities and Exchange Commission to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Critics say the move would undermine financial stability and consumer protections, enabling fraud and conflicts of interest in crypto firms tied to political figures.
Proponents, including some Democrats, are negotiating with the crypto industry despite ethics reform concerns, and the outcome depends on Senate Democrats.