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Clarity Act Tweak Could Sweep DeFi Devs Into SEC Rules | CoinDesk Daily

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CoinDesk Podcast Network
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May 19, 2026
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Summary

A last-minute tweak in the Clarity Act may punch DeFi . A last-minute amendment to the Senate's Clarity Act stripped out protections for non-controlling blockchain developers. They could now be folded into financial regulations as "securities intermediaries" if regulators argue they have any level of control over a protocol. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.