Coinbase Policy Chief Says CLARITY Act Could Expand Banks’ Access to Crypto

Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase chief policy officer, said on @MorningsMaria that the CLARITY Act would be a major financial regulation measure and the first since the 1990s to give banks new authorization to enter crypto.

Summary

Faryar Shirzad, Coinbase chief policy officer, said the CLARITY Act could become one of the most significant financial regulatory bills passed by Congress in recent years. Speaking on @MorningsMaria, he said the measure would be the first legislation since the 1990s to give banks new authorization to participate in the crypto sector. His comments frame the bill as a potentially important step in defining how traditional financial institutions may engage with digital assets under U.S. law.

Terms & Concepts
  • CLARITY Act: A proposed U.S. crypto market structure bill referenced by Coinbase as a measure that could set clearer rules for digital asset activity.
  • crypto market structure: The legal and regulatory framework that defines how digital assets are classified, traded, and overseen.
  • digital assets: Blockchain-based assets such as cryptocurrencies and related tokens used for payments, trading, or other network functions.