2026-01-16 10:23:52

The "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act" ( CLARITY Act ) Senate vote is postponed again. The bill that was scheduled for a vote this week has fallen into an awkward situation—basically, a situation where none of the parties are very satisfied.

The most noticeable change is the attitude shift among industry giants. Previously, major exchanges like Coinbase supported the bill, but now they have withdrawn their support, with a straightforward reason: the current bill text could directly ban DeFi operations. In other words, the more the bill is amended, the less clear the future becomes.

This reflects deep-rooted disagreements within the crypto market. On one side are traditional financial and regulatory authorities seeking a stricter framework, while on the other side, the DeFi ecosystem firmly opposes any clauses that might restrict protocol freedom. The CLARITY Act was originally intended to be a peacemaker, but instead, it has become a focal point.

The Senate's postponement of the vote is less about procedural delay and more a signal that both sides are reassessing. Whether industry voices can influence the bill's provisions or if it will ultimately proceed as planned remains to be seen. Recent developments warrant ongoing attention. Such regulatory actions often have far-reaching impacts, not only affecting compliance prospects but also directly influencing the exchange ecosystem and the survival space of DeFi.

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GoldDiggerDuck

· 4h ago

Postponed again? Coinbase's sudden reversal is really incredible. It feels like this bill is beyond saving. DeFi is about to be crushed, and exchanges are also unhappy. How can this possibly pass? Regulators keep changing and revising, and in the end, no one can understand the final version. This is the real situation in crypto—everyone wants to have a say. Just wait, it seems there will be a reversal this month as well.

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AmateurDAOWatcher

· 4h ago

延期了？Coinbase has already turned hostile, can it still pass? This bill is probably half dead --- DeFi definitely won't be allowed, sanctions? Just kidding --- Basically, it's still a mortal enemy of traditional finance and on-chain ecosystems. No matter how the bill is amended, it can't be saved --- "Peacemaker" turning into the "Focus," indeed ironic. The Senate is probably using delaying tactics --- Bills that satisfy no one are often the most dangerous because everyone can cut a deal --- Coinbase withdrawing support sends a very clear signal, there are definitely more tricks behind it --- If it doesn't change within three months, this thing will need to be revised again. Regulators haven't figured out how to regulate DeFi --- The key is whether DeFi's survival space can be preserved; that's the real blood battle --- Lawmakers can never keep up with technological progress; delays are the best proof --- It seems that in the end, there will still be a compromise plan, but everyone will have to take a cut

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MysteryBoxAddict

· 4h ago

Postponed again? I knew it. This bill has been a dead end from the start. Coinbase suddenly turned hostile, basically realizing that this thing is going to kill DeFi. It's really ironic; they initially wanted to be mediators, but ended up becoming the target of criticism. Regulatory authorities and the DeFi ecosystem are essentially parallel worlds—one wants control, the other wants freedom. How can there be any compromise? When will this finally be settled? It feels like it's all hanging in the balance until the end of the year.

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ConsensusDissenter

· 4h ago

Delayed again? Coinbase's move is really ruthless, they flip the script just like that. If DeFi really gets banned, what's the point of even playing? This bill is still a compromised product of negotiations, the Senate must be quite annoyed too. Instead of constantly changing it, why not just open it up directly? Anyway, regulation is coming sooner or later. Waiting to see the follow-up actions, this move might directly impact the life and death of exchanges. Regulation is always like this; initial promises are clear, but the results become more and more ambiguous.

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GasFeeVictim

· 4h ago

It's the same old trick again, Coinbase supports first and then opposes, really confusing. --- DeFi is finished? It feels like this bill is just stifling innovation. --- Everyone is dissatisfied, which means no one can win. --- Regulators' moves are really, the more they change, the more chaotic it gets. Might as well skip the vote. --- Wait, does Coinbase still care about DeFi now? That's a bit ironic. --- Postponing the vote is just dragging out time; the industry has already become a mess. --- So who should compromise? It seems they'll never reach an agreement. --- This bill is a hot potato; whoever takes it will be unlucky. --- DeFi is really going to cool off, but it's not really anyone's fault; the market needs order. --- The Senate's move is basically unchanged; let's see if the situation remains the same next year.

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AirdropHunter

· 4h ago

Coming back with this again? Coinbase only just withdrew support now, what were they hyping before? If DeFi gets banned, it's truly the end. They keep changing the bill over and over, but no one is satisfied. Delaying the vote is just stalling; honestly, they haven't figured out how to balance it. Regulators want to kill us off, it's the old trick. If this passes this time, it will explode immediately, and the exchange ecosystem will be completely gone. The Senate really knows how to play. One bill can make everyone angry. Let's wait and see what kind of mess it will turn into in the end.

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