In brief
- Many insiders now doubt a crypto market structure bill can clear the Senate before midterm-season gridlock.
- Some policy leaders say recent pro-crypto moves by the SEC and CFTC reduce the urgency for legislation.
- Others warn failing to pass the bill risks long-term instability for the crypto industry and lost public trust.
This year proved to be a surreal, defining, and triumphant turning point for a crypto industry that looked to be on life support barely two years ago. But many of the battles waged by the industry in the last 12 months are not over.
In fact, some are just heating up: 2026 could turn out even more consequential for crypto, on topics ranging from regulation to market movements. Here’s a peek at some key…
Jan 22 2026
