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The U.S. CLARITY Act could become a major catalyst for Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), and broader institutional crypto adoption, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan.
What Happened: Crypto markets are entering a transition phase where regulation, infrastructure, and real-world use cases matter more than speculation, Hougan said on a Milk Road podcast episode.
Hougan argues the Clarity Act could deliver the regulatory certainty institutions have been waiting for, potentially reshaping the outlook for ETH, SOL, and the broader ecosystem.
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Stablecoins are the largest real-world crypto use case, enabling low-cost, instant global payments and serving as a lifeline in high-inflation economies.
As adoption grows, backlash is building from governments and regulators concerned about “stablecoin-driven dollarization.”
Bitwise expects at least one emerging-market currency crisis in 2026 to be blamed on stablecoins, though long-term adoption is likely to continue, with some users eventually rotating into Bitcoin.
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Stablecoin growth in emerging markets is being driven less by U.S. exchanges and more by fast-growing local apps that convert local currencies into dollar-backed stablecoins.
These platforms are expanding rapidly in countries such as Argentina, Nigeria, and Mexico, even as government resistance rises.
Decentralized, ETF-like investment vaults could see a resurgence in 2026 after poorly managed products failed in 2025.
Higher-quality curators and improved risk controls could attract yield-seeking capital, with assets under management potentially doubling from roughly $8–$10 billion to $20 billion as rates fall.
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Why It Matters: Hougan argues passage of the CLARITY Act would provide durable market-structure rules, unlock institutional-scale tokenization of traditional assets and push Ethereum and Solana toward new all-time highs.
Clear regulation could enable hundreds of trillions of dollars in assets to move on chain, making current valuations for leading blockchains look undervalued.
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