Citi Analysts Say Crypto Bill Could Be Delayed Beyond 2026

Citi analysts said the CLARITY Act could still pass this year, although there is a growing chance it could be delayed beyond 2026, CoinDesk reported Friday (Jan. 30).

The cryptocurrency bill’s definitions around decentralized finance (DeFi) are the greatest obstacle to progress on the crypto market structure legislation, the analysts said, according to the report. The debate centers on the definition of the point at which decentralized protocols, software and developers become regulated service providers, per the report.

The debate over stablecoin rewards remains a sticking point but may be easier to solve, the Citi analysts said, according to the report. Possible compromises include time-limited yield and alternative incentive…

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