Goldman Sachs Sounds Caution on the CLARITY Act
The race to define America’s crypto future just hit another pause.
During Goldman Sachs’ Q4 earnings call, CEO David Solomon said the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act “has a long way to go” before it can advance through Congress. The remark follows a sudden delay in the bill’s markup after Coinbase withdrew support, citing risks to consumers and unresolved structural flaws.
For major banks like Goldman Sachs, the stakes are high. Solomon confirmed that the firm is “extremely focused” on the bill because of its impact on tokenization, stablecoins, and how traditional finance will integrate with blockchain infrastructure.
“That bill, based on the news over the last 24 hours, has a long way to go before it’s going to progress,” Solomon said.
Why the CLARITY Act Matters
The CLARITY Act aims to define:
- Which assets fall under the SEC vs CFTC
- How tokenized equities should be regulated
- Whether stablecoins can offer rewards or yield
- How DeFi platforms fit into US law
Banks, exchanges, and Web3 firms have raised concerns that the current draft could:
- Restrict interest-bearing stablecoins
- Limit innovation in tokenized assets
- Create compliance burdens that favor incumbents
Industry leaders argue that a poorly structured bill could stall US leadership in crypto, pushing innovation offshore.
Wall Street Is Watching Closely
Goldman Sachs isn’t just observing from the sidelines. Solomon revealed that the firm is exploring opportunities in:
- Tokenization of real-world assets
- Stablecoin infrastructure
- Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi
This signals a clear trend: traditional finance is preparing for a tokenized future, but only if regulation provides workable clarity.
With the Senate Banking Committee delaying its markup and another version of the bill headed to the Senate Agriculture Committee on Jan. 27, the timeline remains uncertain.
What’s clear is this: Crypto regulation in the US is no longer theoretical. It’s now a negotiation between Wall Street, Web3, regulators, and lawmakers.
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