The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency in the U.S. is changing, as David Sacks concludes his term in the Trump administration and transitions to co-chair of the Technology Advisory Council, leading to concerns about the continuity of digital asset policy. The outlook for the CLARITY Act has become uncertain, with the market focusing on future legislative developments and the emergence of new policy leaders.

Gate News bot message, David Sacks has departed from his role as White House AI and Crypto Czar, according to The Information. Sacks previously held this position overseeing artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency policy matters within the administration.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson expressed skepticism about the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act passing in 2026, called for the resignation of the head of cryptocurrency affairs, and criticized US crypto policies for favoring large financial institutions. He believes that sound regulations should be established without restricting innovation.