Senate Prepares CLARITY Act Markup After Bipartisan Meeting

• Lyla Velez
• January 6, 2026
• Policy
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Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana announced after a bipartisan meeting that the Senate is set to mark up the CLARITY Act next week, potentially voting as early as Thursday.

The markup of the CLARITY Act by the Senate holds significance as it could affect crypto market regulation. The looming vote stems from intensified bipartisan dialogues focusing on regulatory clarity for digital commodities.

Senator John Kennedy and Senator Tim Scott are leading the charge to facilitate the CLARITY Act markup next week. Kennedy is part of the Senate Banking Committee, while Scott is its chairman.

The CLARITY Act concerns might influence digital commodity markets, and Senator Lummis emphasizes bipartisanship to ensure its passage. The emphasis remains on the classification of tokens and the regulation of stablecoins.

The market reaction to the potential markup remains guarded, pending Senate discussion. A clarifying framework could influence both Bitcoin and Ethereum prices if digital commodities are directly impacted.

Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana confirmed the committee’s plans to mark up the CLARITY Act, stating, “the committee chairman intends to vote on it, potentially as early as Thursday.“

Previous delays in negotiations might push processes further into 2027. However, a meeting scheduled for next Thursday highlights the urgency felt by lawmakers aiming to finalize certain provisions.

Regulatory trends suggest increased scrutiny and a legislative framework could bring stability to crypto markets. Historical legislative delays highlight the complexity of reaching consensus; policymakers aim to address such with the upcoming markup.