Controversy
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Will a US Federal Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework be Passed by 2027?
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Coindesk"The challenge is no longer whether policymakers want to act, but whether they can execute."Jan 21, 2026
Grayscale"[Analysts] expect a bipartisan crypto market structure bill to become law in 2026."Jan 05, 2026
Ayesha Aziz"TD Cowen's Washington Research Group projects potential passage in 2027 with final implementation possibly arriving in 2029."Jan 06, 2026
Jim Ferraioli"After the sharp sell-off at the end of 2025, the pace of institutional adoption may slow down in the first half of this year, but the passage of the 'Clarity Act' could accelerate the entry of true institutional investors."Jan 21, 2026
Yahoo Finance"Industry experts estimate a 50–60% chance that the bill will pass before the November 2026 midterms, though election-year politics and potential government funding deadlines could slow progress."Jan 03, 2026
Baker McKenzie"The CLARITY Act’s pause underscores a paradox at the heart of U.S. crypto regulation: broad agreement that clearer rules are necessary, coupled with repeated inability to agree on what those rules should be. Until Congress resolves that tension, regulatory clarity will remain aspirational—and delay will remain the governing reality."Jan 16, 2026
Ron Hammond"It seems all parties heavily involved in the negotiations are close to getting onboard."Jan 17, 2026
David Sacks“We are closer than ever to passing the landmark crypto market structure legislation that President Trump has called for.”Dec 31, 2025
Summer Mersinger“If market structure legislation is enacted in early 2026, the focus will shift to implementation.”Dec 31, 2025
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