US Voters Overwhelmingly Support CLARITY Act to Regulate Digital Assets

A new survey conducted by HarrisX has revealed that national voters are strongly in favor of the CLARITY Act, a bill aimed at clarifying the regulatory boundaries of digital assets in the US. The survey found that 52% of respondents support the bill, while only 11% oppose it. This bipartisan support is significant, as it shows that voters from both sides of the aisle agree on the importance of establishing clear federal rules for digital finance.

The CLARITY Act seeks to clarify which types of digital assets are regulated by the SEC or the CFTC, establish registration rules for cryptocurrency trading platforms and custodians, and provide industry-wide consumer protection standards. The bill's supporters argue that it is crucial for maintaining US leadership in the field of digital finance.

The survey also found that voters believe that establishing clear federal rules for digital finance is crucial for national security. 56% of respondents believed that a future digital payment system built and controlled by a country other than the US would weaken American national security.