For years, Washington has rightly demanded that digital asset markets operate under stronger consumer protections, meaningful federal oversight, and clear, enforceable rules. The Clarity Act delivers on those priorities. It gives regulators new authority, requires digital asset platforms to meet federal standards, and replaces a system that has confused consumers.

During my years at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, I saw firsthand that clear rules do more than satisfy lawyers and compliance teams. They determine where capital flows, where companies choose to expand, and where the next generation of financial technology is built.