# CLARITY Act Type: legislation Source: Legal & RegTech Intelligence Brief — https://getlegalbrief.com/entity/clarity-act Canonical HTML page: https://getlegalbrief.com/entity/clarity-act ## Timeline - **2026-07-03**: Bitcoin Rebounds Above $61,900 — Bitcoin price recovers to above $61,900 amid growing institutional adoption outlook and anticipation of the Clarity Act. - **2026-07**: Lobbying escalates before August recess — With Congress scheduled to recess in August, JPMorgan and the American Bankers Association ramp up efforts to pressure the Senate to eliminate all stablecoin yield provisions in the CLARITY Act. - **2026-06-15**: Jacobs Declares Bitcoin 'Too Big to Ignore' — Jay Jacobs, BlackRock's U.S. Head of Equity ETFs, says Bitcoin's utility is driven by the convergence of traditional finance and decentralized finance, and that 75% of IBIT buyers are new to ETFs. - **2026-06**: Jamie Dimon issues 'shadow banking' warning — JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns that any yield-bearing stablecoins without bank-like protections could trigger a shadow banking crisis; the banking lobby begins intensified push to ban all yields. - **2026-05**: Bipartisan stablecoin yield compromise reached — Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks broker a deal to ban passive stablecoin rewards while allowing activity-based rewards, paving a path for Senate action. - **2026-Q2 (projected)**: Public Comment Period — Industry stakeholders and legal experts submit feedback on the 'rebuttable presumption' clause. - **2026-03-08**: Talks Break Down — Banks officially reject the compromise, leaving the Clarity Act's future in doubt. - **2026-03-08**: Talks Collapse — Banking sector rejects the compromise, leading to a fresh roadblock for the bill. - **2026-03-03**: Trump Issues Ultimatum — President Trump publicly attacks banks on Truth Social, accusing them of holding the Clarity Act hostage. - **2026-02-28**: Negotiation Deadline Missed — The White House deadline for a compromise between banks and crypto firms passes without a deal. - **2026-02-26**: OCC Proposal Released — The OCC formally introduces the proposal to implement the GENIUS Act yield restrictions. - **2026-02-20**: Compromise Offered — White House proposes allowing rewards only for P2P transactions to appease both sides. - **2026-02-20**: White House Compromise — Administration proposes limiting rewards to P2P transactions to appease banks. - **2026-02-03**: Trump Criticism — President Trump posts on Truth Social accusing banks of undermining the crypto agenda. - **2026-02-03**: Trump Truth Social Post — President Trump accuses lenders of trying to undermine the crypto agenda. ## Recent coverage (7 stories) ### Clarity Act's 'Mature Blockchain' Definition at Heart of Cathie Wood's $700K Bitcoin Bet 2026-07-12 00:10:27 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 The Clarity Act's legal framework for crypto, including jurisdiction split between SEC and CFTC, may be the catalyst for Ark Invest's recent purchases. This article analyzes the regulatory definitions and potential litigation impacts. Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/clarity-act-mature-blockchain-cathie-wood-bet ### JPMorgan Lobbying Threatens 2-Senator Stablecoin Yield Compromise in CLARITY Act 2026-07-07 00:15:23 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 1 JPMorgan Chase and the banking lobby are pushing to overturn a bipartisan Senate compromise on stablecoin yields, creating new regulatory uncertainty. The fight could reshape the legal framework for digital assets and establish key precedents for how 'shadow banking' risks are defined. Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/jpmorgan-lobbying-clarity-act-stablecoin-yield-compromise ### Clarity Act Could Open Door for 75% of New ETF Investors in Bitcoin 2026-07-04 00:35:06 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 The pending Clarity Act could provide the regulatory certainty that institutions need to embrace Bitcoin ETFs, with 75% of BlackRock's IBIT buyers being first-time ETF investors. Legal professionals must understand how this bill reshapes fiduciary duties, custody rules, and securities law for digital assets. Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/clarity-act-bitcoin-etf-legal ### Banking Opposition Stalls Clarity Act Over Stablecoin Yield Dispute 2026-03-08 00:16:28 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2 The landmark Clarity Act has hit a significant legislative roadblock as traditional banking institutions reject a White House-brokered compromise on stablecoin rewards. The impasse centers on fears that yield-bearing digital assets could drain $500 billion from traditional bank deposits by 2028. Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/crypto-legislation-stalls-bank-opposition-clarity-act ### US Crypto Reform Stalls as Banking Sector Rejects Stablecoin Yield Compromise 2026-03-08 00:14:42 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 4 Legislative efforts to pass the landmark Clarity Act have hit a significant roadblock after major banking institutions rejected a White House-brokered compromise on stablecoin rewards. The impasse highlights a growing conflict between traditional finance and the digital asset sector over the potential for $500 billion in deposit migration. Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-crypto-reform-bill-stalls-banking-dispute ### Trump Blasts Banks for 'Undermining' Crypto Agenda and Stalling Clarity Act 2026-03-04 00:28:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2 President Trump has issued a direct warning to the banking sector, accusing institutions of sabotaging the GENIUS Act and obstructing the Clarity Act. The conflict centers on a high-stakes dispute over whether crypto exchanges can offer yield on stablecoin deposits, a move banks fear will trigger significant deposit flight. Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-banks-crypto-clarity-act-dispute ### OCC Proposal Targets Stablecoin Yields to Pave Way for CLARITY Act 2026-02-26 14:39:35 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has proposed new rules to implement the GENIUS Act, effectively banning yield on payment stablecoins. This regulatory maneuver is designed to resolve long-standing friction and accelerate the passage of the CLARITY Act by separating payment tools from investment products. Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/occ-stablecoin-yield-ban-genius-act --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getlegalbrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.