On February 27, news reports stated that Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving time for the FTX collapse case, recently posted on social platform X, publicly supporting the proposed CLARITY Act, calling it “an important milestone in the crypto space” and attributing it to Trump’s policy push. This statement quickly sparked a backlash in U.S. politics.
Sam Bankman-Fried said that he had advocated for similar legislation before his indictment, aiming to limit the regulatory authority of former Gary Gensler. He also hinted that regulatory actions are related to political factors, once again touching on whether his case is subject to political interference.
Responses from both parties were very direct. Cynthia Lummis pointed out that some “try to seek amnesty” without realizing that the CLARITY Act could lead to harsher legal consequences. She emphasized that her push for crypto market structure reform is entirely different from the lobbying efforts in 2022 and straightforwardly stated that she does not need the other’s endorsement.
Elizabeth Warren also warned that Sam Bankman-Fried’s support itself is a risk signal. She reiterated that crypto regulation legislation must focus on investor protection and financial stability, not on relaxing enforcement boundaries.
Amid the ongoing fallout from FTX’s multi-billion dollar bankruptcy, discussions around the regulatory framework for the crypto market in the U.S. are becoming increasingly intense. The CLARITY Act, as a potential reform plan for the crypto market structure, is caught in highly politicized battles. Sam Bankman-Fried’s comments not only failed to reshape his image but also made the legislative environment for the bill more complicated.
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