U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has intensified his call for Congress to enact federal rules for digital assets, advocating for the passage of the Clarity Act. Bessent reiterated that clear regulations are crucial to ensure cryptocurrency development and investment remain domiciled within the United States. His push highlights a broader government effort to establish a robust framework for the rapidly evolving digital finance sector.

In an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, Bessent highlighted the current “unclear” regulatory framework for digital asset markets, attributing “predictable consequences” to this uncertainty. He noted that a growing share of crypto development has…