Ripple Clarity Act: SEC Vote Could Set Crypto Rulemaking in Motion on August 14

In Ripple CLARITY Act news, the SEC is scheduled to vote on August 14, 2026, on whether to publish a proposal known as Regulation Crypto for public comment. The proposal would create a bespoke offering regime under the Securities Act for investment contracts involving the offer of crypto assets, replacing staff guidance and policy statements with more permanent regulations.

The vote would begin a formal rulemaking process if commissioners approve publication. A proposal released for comment would not itself be a final rule; the SEC would still need to gather public input, revise the proposal as appropriate, and bring a final rule back to the commission for consideration.

This move could be boosted by the Senate not making a decision on the CLARITY Act before the August recess, with the next meeting set for September. XRP USD is trading just above key support at $1, with the uncertainty creating indecision on the chart.

A Regulator Moving Where Congress Hasn't

The three-member commission will decide whether to approve publication of the proposal for a public comment period. That decision would mark the start of rulemaking aimed at establishing more permanent rules for digital-asset firms.