CME Group, the world’s largest futures exchange, recently discussed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) in market analysis, noting its potential to provide regulatory clarity by classifying Bitcoin as a digital commodity under CFTC oversight.

The bill advanced through the Senate Banking Committee in mid-May 2026 with bipartisan support. CME analysts described it as helping confirm Bitcoin as a “durable fixture in the financial landscape,” building on its existing futures products since 2017.

The CLARITY Act aims to delineate SEC and CFTC jurisdictions over digital assets, fostering clearer rules for markets like Bitcoin without it being law yet