SEC Chair Expects Clarity Act to Pass This Month as Crypto Regulation Advances

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins expects the Clarity Act to pass this month, according to Bitcoin Magazine. The expectation comes as a vote on the cryptocurrency legislation has been delayed, while the SEC chair continues to advance work on crypto regulation. Atkins has also described the United States as the “Crypto Capital of the World,” linking the legislation to the country’s broader approach to digital-asset policy. The report, published on September 2, 2026, does not provide further details on the delayed vote or specify the provisions of the Clarity Act. For cryptocurrency markets, the bill remains a policy development being watched alongside the SEC’s ongoing regulatory efforts. Bitcoin and other digital assets may remain sensitive to updates on the legislation, although the source does not state any expected market impact or provide investment guidance.