Crypto developers call for action: Why the CLARITY Act needs to be accelerated urgently

HashBandit · 2026-01-17T15:08:11+00:00

The US cryptocurrency industry faces the problem of a lack of regulatory rules for developers. The CLARITY Act aims to provide a legal framework, but it still needs to be optimized and accelerated to prevent developers from moving to other countries, which could impact the innovation ecosystem.

HashBandit

2026-01-17 15:08:11

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【ChainNews】The United States’ crypto industry faces a key issue—developers lack clear regulatory guidelines.

Over the past five years, bipartisan efforts and industry participants have maintained close collaboration to continuously improve policies around decentralization protection, developer support, and entrepreneurial opportunities. The CLARITY Act is the core achievement of these efforts, aiming to provide a legal framework for these goals.

But frankly, this act is not perfect. From rule clarity to practical implementability, there are still many areas that need optimization. The progress has also been somewhat slow—in order to become law, it must undergo multiple rounds of revisions and improvements.

The key issue is: if the U.S. wants to remain the top destination for global crypto innovation, accelerating the passage of the CLARITY Act is no longer an option but a necessity. Without a clear regulatory framework, developers will move to other countries, and the innovation ecosystem will follow. The current pace may already be too slow.

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SignatureAnxiety

· 6h ago

Talking about the CLARITY Act again... Honestly, I'm a bit tired. It's getting slower year by year, and developers have already moved to Singapore.

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TradFiRefugee

· 6h ago

To be honest, this matter has become quite urgent now. Developers are looking elsewhere, and Europe and Singapore are already gearing up. If the US really wants to maintain this territory, CLARITY needs to be implemented quickly; no more delays. Who would dare to work hard without clear rules? The risks are too high. It's also perfectionism at play again. Setting the framework first is better than having nothing at all. For those of us who have been burned by traditional finance, the biggest fear is regulatory uncertainty, which is even more uncomfortable than outright bans.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 6h ago

Oh dear, it's the same old spiel... The US wants to maintain its innovation lead, but just talking about needing to accelerate is useless. Congress folks are dragging their feet, getting slower year by year. Developers have already voted with their feet; Singapore and Dubai are aggressively attracting talent, while CLARITY is still just talking on paper. This bill has been revised five or six times. Which version is the real one? It feels endless.

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gas_guzzler

· 6h ago

Really, if the US doesn't take action soon, developers will all move to Singapore. CLARITY is better late than never, but the efficiency is truly outstanding... Who dares to build here with unclear regulatory rules? No wonder everyone is moving overseas. Promised to be the number one in innovation, but Europe ended up taking the lead? Wake up. Instead of constantly changing plans, why not just finalize them? Can't get rid of procrastination? Developers: Wait, wait, wait... until I immigrate. If this bill really passes, Web3 will have a future.

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