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Crypto Industry Can Thrive Despite Clarity Act Uncertainty, Says Bitwise CIO

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan asserts that the cryptocurrency sector can continue to grow even if the Clarity Act fails to pass, emphasizing the importance of regulatory guidance from the SEC and CFTC. As Congress enters recess, the focus shifts to alternative options within the crypto space.

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CoinDesk12 days ago

After a Clarity Act funeral, the crypto world would keep turning

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Bitcoin.com News14 days ago

Bitwise CIO: Crypto Can Survive CLARITY Act Failure, Not the Wait

Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan says crypto can absorb a Clarity Act defeat this week, but warned recently that the industry can’t thrive in a state of limbo. ‘Can’t Thrive in the in-Between’ As the Clarity Act limps toward the Senate’s Friday recess deadline, Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan argued this week that […]

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Cointelegraph14 days ago

CLARITY or not, crypto isn’t going back in the bottle: Bitwise

Matt Hougan argues that regulatory guidance from the SEC and CFTC would keep the industry moving even if Congress fails to pass landmark market structure legislation this year.

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crypto.news14 days ago

CLARITY Act may stall, but crypto can grow: Bitwise

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto can advance without the CLARITY Act as the Senate’s recess deadline leaves the bill unscheduled.

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The Block15 days ago

Crypto ‘will be fine’ even if Clarity fails to pass this week, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says

The US Congress is entering a month-long recess next week, giving Clarity a three-day window to advance through the Senate.

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