Clarity act / Parity act

In current legislative discussions (as of early 2026), "Clarity" and "Parity" often refer to two distinct but related major bills aimed at regulating and taxing digital assets (cryptocurrencies). However, there are also other specialized bills with similar names.

1. Digital Asset Legislation (The "Crypto" Bills)
The most prominent use of these terms refers to a pair of bills moving through the 119th Congress (2025–2026) designed to provide a comprehensive framework for the digital asset industry.

The CLARITY Act (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act):
Focus: Market structure and regulatory jurisdiction.
Key Provisions: It aims to draw a clear line between the SEC (for securities) and the CFTC (for digital commodities). It establishes standards for "mature blockchains" and implements consumer protections like prohibiting the commingling of customer funds.
Status: Passed the House in July 2025 and has been undergoing markups in the Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees as of early 2026.

The PARITY Act (Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation, and Yields Act):
Focus: Tax treatment of digital assets.
Key Provisions: Introduced by Reps. Max Miller and Steven Horsford, this bill seeks to align crypto tax rules with traditional finance. It includes expanding wash sale rules to digital assets, creating a $200 de minimis tax exemption for personal transactions, and allowing a deferral for staking and mining rewards.
Status: Released as a major bipartisan discussion draft in late 2025 and early 2026

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🚨HUGE: The CLARITY ACT is done,
confirmed by Senator Lummis.

The draft will be released this week.

💥PREPARE FOR MASSIVE NEWS💥

The Supreme Court will reportedly have a special visitor tomorrow for oral arguments. We’ll see for what’s expected to be a major day at the Court.