On Friday, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee released its latest draft of the CLARITY Act (CLARITY), in which it proposes an amendment to 18 U.S. Code § 1960(a) stipulates that only crypto developers or providers that “knowingly exercise control over currency, funds, or other value that substitutes for currency” Be treated as businesses that transmit money.
The amendment protects Bitcoin and cryptocurrency developers not just in the aftermath of passing a bill that includes this language but also retroactively.
The section 501 in Title V, Section “Protecting Software Developers and Software Innovation,” It states: “This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall apply to conduct occurring before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act.”
A Positive Development for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm
Tornado Cash creator Roman Storm would be pleased if the language was included in any version of this bill which becomes law. found guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business last monthBenefits of a.
Storm alluded that he intends to appeal against the guilty verdict. reporting Eleanor Terrett
Storm’s team of lawyers should have no problem winning an appeal if CLARITY is passed and the wording regarding retroactive developer rights are included in the final draft bill.
Samourai Wallet Developers are not going to benefit from the CLARITY bill, if it passes, with its retroactive protections. accepted a plea deal for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business in July.
Additional Protections for Noncustodial Crypto Technology Developers
The latest draft of CLARITY stipulates that providers or developers of “non-controlling” (noncustodial) crypto technology shall not be treated as money transmitting businesses under 31 U.S. Code § 5330. It would be retroactive.
Developers that do not have control are considered non-controlling. “distributed ledger service(s), that in the regular course of operations, does not have the legal right of the unilateral and independent ability to control, initiate upon demand, or effectuate transactions involving digital assets to which users are entitled, without the approval, consent, or direction of any other third party.”
This definition includes any developer of software, hardware or crypto services that facilitates the safekeeping and self-custody of digital assets by customers.
What comes next?
Congress back in session as of September 2, 2025The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will continue to place CLARITY at the top of its priority list after receiving feedback from several members of the crypto sector.
“This legislative draft reflects feedback from hundreds of stakeholders on a wide range of questions as part of the Request for Information (RFI) on the July discussion draft,” A spokesperson for the Senate Banking Committee spoke to Bitcoin Magazine. “Chairman Scott, Senator Lummis, and their colleagues will continue working in a bipartisan way to deliver a final product that will protect investors, foster innovation, and keep the future of digital finance anchored in America.”
There are no hearings scheduled for the Senate Banking Committee regarding this bill.
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Source: bitcoinmagazine.com
