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Amid the rising speculation over delays to the much-awaited US CLARITY Act, Coinbase executive John D’Agostino stated that the bill is making progress. He remains confident about the steady progress of the “foundational bill,” despite the industry’s impatience. Citing the global push for crypto regulation, D’Agostino predicted that the strategic legislation will become law soon. Coinbase Exec Breaks Down the CLARITY Act’s Progress John D’Agostino, the Institutional head of strategy at Coinbase, one of the leading crypto exchanges, shared his optimism about the imminent passage of the CLARITY Act. In a CNBC interview, he noted, “I completely understand why this is taking longer…It’s the kind of bill that is quite frankly more foundational for the growth of crypto or any real asset class,” he said, emphasizing that it makes sense for the process to take some time.” Significantly, the Coinbase executive remains confident about the CLARITY Act’s potential passage, as governments across the world are introducing comprehensive crypto regulations. For instance, European countries like Spain are moving ahead with a progressive regulatory approach. As CoinGape reported, Spain is implementing new crypto bills, including the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8). In an effort to sustain the US’s lead in crypto and regulation, the country will soon implement new regulatory standards, stated the Coinbase executive. D’Agostino believes that lawmakers will be pressured to act quickly as the US is facing tight competition from other countries. His statement read, “We are closer than ever to passing the landmark crypto market structure legislation that President Trump has called for. We look forward to finishing the job in January.” CLARITY vs GENIUS: Unveiling the Complexity of US Crypto Bills To elaborate on the complexity of the CLARITY Act, the Coinbase executive compared it with the…

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