Clarity Act Not Seen as Gatekeeper, WisdomTree Says

TLDR

• WisdomTree said the Clarity Act will not limit its crypto innovation plans.
• Will Peck stated that the firm does not view the Clarity Act as a gatekeeper.
• The proposed bill aims to clarify oversight between the SEC and the CFTC.
• WisdomTree continues to build tokenized products under existing SEC rules.
• The company operates a tokenized money market fund with continuous trading.

WisdomTree stated that pending U.S. crypto legislation does not limit its digital asset plans. The firm continues to expand tokenized products and exchange-traded funds. An executive said the proposed Clarity Act will not determine the company’s pace of innovation.

Clarity Act Debate Does not Slow Product Expansion

Will Peck, head of digital assets at WisdomTree, addressed the Clarity Act during a recent interview. He said the firm does not treat the bill as a barrier. “I don’t think it would inhibit anything that we’re trying to do,” Peck said.

He added that the company does not see the Clarity Act as a gatekeeper. Lawmakers continue to review the bill in Congress. The proposal aims to define oversight roles between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Supporters argue that the measure could reduce regulatory uncertainty. They believe clearer classifications may support institutional participation. However, Peck said current frameworks already allow product development.

“The SEC has all the tools to foster good tokenized security markets,” Peck said. He also said the agency can support tokenized fund markets. Therefore, WisdomTree continues to build under existing rules.

The firm entered crypto markets earlier than many traditional asset managers. It launched a spot bitcoin ETF in the United States. It also operates several crypto exchange-traded products across Europe.

Competition in Europe began earlier and remains less intense. As a result, WisdomTree expanded its presence there. The company continues to manage digital asset exposure for clients.

Tokenized Funds Advance Under Existing SEC Framework

WisdomTree has increased its focus on tokenized real-world assets. The firm manages one of the larger tokenized money market funds. Peck said the product has reached “good product market fit.”

The company secured specific relief from the SEC for the fund. That relief allows continuous trading instead of end-of-day settlement. Peck described the feature as a step toward instant settlement.

“This holy grail of instant settlement is actually happening now with this product,” Peck said. Investors can move between U.S. dollars, USDC stablecoins, and the fund at any time. The structure supports on-chain transactions without brokerage delays.

The firm plans to expand tokenization beyond money market funds. Peck said WisdomTree aims to develop tokenized ETFs and yield-generating instruments. The company wants investors to access regulated assets through digital wallets.

Peck also addressed recent crypto price swings. He said volatility has not changed the company’s operations. “It has not affected us at all,” Peck said.

He described current activity as “all systems go.” The company continues product development while Congress reviews the Clarity Act. Lawmakers have not yet finalized the legislation.

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