CFTC and SEC Commit to Crypto Clarity After Senate Bill Defeat

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission say they will rely on their existing authority to pursue greater regulatory certainty for crypto markets. CFTC’s Michael Selig and SEC’s Paul Atkins made the commitment after the U.S. Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act. The bill’s setback leaves the agencies’ current powers as the stated basis for further work on crypto regulation. The development is relevant to digital assets including BILL, EDGE, ENA, AIN, POWER and PRO, which are among the markets linked to the report. It also highlights the continuing role of U.S. regulators in shaping the framework for crypto assets, despite the Senate’s failure to move the legislation forward. The information was reported by Decrypt on September 16, 2026.