Brian Armstrong Backs CLARITY Act

Key Takeaways

CEO Brian Armstrong believes the CLARITY Act is in its strongest position yet following a “healthy compromise.”

Key sticking points regarding stablecoin yields have been resolved by Senators Tillis and Alsobrooks.

Recent data shows 20% of the U.S. population now owns digital assets, primarily as a long-term investment.

The long-standing stalemate over crypto rules might finally be breaking. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is now officially backing the latest version of the CLARITY Act, a sign that the industry and the government are closer than ever to a real deal.

CLARITY is closer than ever.

The bill is strong. It will benefit the American people by making the US financial system faster, cheaper and more accessible. It will also ensure that the US leads in the global race to build the next generation of our financial system.

Huge thank… pic.twitter.com/mt8lkJ4W3v
— Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) May 13, 2026

As the Senate Banking Committee gets ready for a high-stakes vote this Thursday, Armstrong pointed out that this bill has a level of bipartisan support we just haven’t seen in the past. It feels like the era of ‘regulation by enforcement’ might finally be giving way to actual, clear laws.

The “Uncomfortable” Compromise on Stablecoin Yields

After reviewing the Senate Banking draft text over the last 48hrs, Coinbase unfortunately can’t support the bill as written.

There are too many issues, including:

– A defacto ban on tokenized equities
– DeFi prohibitions, giving the government unlimited access to your financial…
— Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) January 14, 2026

A Growing Mandate: 54,000 Surveyed Crypto Holders

Crypto is no longer a fringe movement. One in five Americans now holds digital assets, and most of them are under 45. They aren’t just “trading” either; 52% say they are investing for their future.

Support for the CLARITY Act crosses party lines.
🟢 52% support
🔴 11% oppose

Net support:
🔹 Democrats: +48
🔹 Republicans: +43
🔹 Independents: +32

Voters overwhelmingly favor clearer rules and consumer protections for digital assets. pic.twitter.com/L0vpVRaWtA
— HarrisX (@HarrisXdata) May 7, 2026

This explains why over half of registered voters now support the CLARITY Act. For the people in Washington, the message is clear: crypto has moved from a hobby to a mainstream financial priority for millions of voters.

Supporting the CLARITY Act is also politically advantageous.

📈 +20 net electoral benefit for lawmakers who vote to pass it.

37% say they’d be more likely to support a senator who votes YES on CLARITY — including strong support across Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. pic.twitter.com/fZPSDsbBTk
— HarrisX (@HarrisXdata) May 7, 2026

Final Thoughts

With the industry’s biggest players and a significant portion of voters aligned, the CLARITY Act markup represents a potential watershed moment for U.S. financial innovation.