Clarity Act May Face Two-Year Delay After Republican Midterm Losses: Democratic control of Congress could delay Clarity Act for at least two years, complicating pro-crypto legislative efforts, analyst says The Democrats' anti-crypto stance could lead to stricter regulations and increased SEC oversight, which could hinder the institutional adoption of crypto. The return of critical voices such as Senator Sherrod Brown is a cause for concern for the crypto industry, although some believe the sectors growth is now too significant to be stopped by political changes.