The CLARITY Act, aimed at providing a clearer regulatory framework for digital asset markets, has advanced to the Senate floor after a 15-9 vote by the Senate Banking Committee. The bill designates the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the primary federal overseer for crypto spot-market activities, shifting jurisdiction from the SEC. However, this expansion poses a significant capacity challenge for the CFTC, which has seen its workforce reduced by over 21% from FY2024 to FY2025. The CFTC is tasked with regulating digital commodity transactions, including exchanges and brokers, under the new regime. This requires extensive rulemaking, staffing, and system development, yet the agency's current resources are stretched thin. The House-passed bill includes mechanisms for funding and hiring, but these depend on congressional appropriations and effective implementation by the CFTC. As the CLARITY Act progresses, the focus remains on whether the CFTC can meet its expanded mandate effectively.