The Blockchain Association has issued a statement following the passage of the CLARITY Act in the House of Representatives. CEO Summer Mersinger emphasized the significance of this legislative milestone for the digital assets industry.
“Today marks an important milestone for our industry. The passage of overwhelmingly bipartisan market structure legislation out of the House of Representatives sends a clear message that the United States should be the global leader in digital assets," Mersinger stated. She added that "the CLARITY Act offers much needed regulatory certainty that is crucial for our industry to foster innovation and for blockchain technology to thrive in the U.S."
Mersinger expressed gratitude towards key figures involved in crafting and supporting the bill, including Chairman French Hill, Chairman G.T. Thompson, Congressman Dusty Johnson, Congressman Bryan Steil, Ranking Member Angie Craig, Congressman Don Davis, and Congressman Ritchie Torres. She also acknowledged House Leadership's role in advancing the legislation swiftly.
