US Crypto Regulation 2026: Regulatory Breakthrough Ahead?

The Trump administration’s ongoing influence on US crypto policy points to 2026 as a crucial year for regulatory changes. There are several significant milestones indicating that they are closer than ever to establishing a clear and unified regulatory framework for crypto.

Key Developments to Shape the US Crypto Landscape

The primary purpose of this hearing is to clarify the regulatory framework as to which agency, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has the authority over specific areas.

It would then be a unified crypto regulatory framework, the logical outcome of such a step. In addition, Fed Chair Powell’s term is only until May 15, and it is anticipated that Trump’s appointment of a more dovish successor will be a good signal for crypto assets.

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State and Federal Regulations Take Shape

By roughly July 1, which is the day the California Digital Asset Act will be operative, crypto businesses in the state will need to comply with a set of licensing requirements. Also, the changes in regulation under the Stablecoin “GENIUS Act” are expected to be final by the July 18 deadline. In addition to these two events, crypto tax laws and the CFTC blockchain, related rules will be moving forward in Aug as well.

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Election Impact

The midterm elections on November 3 could directly affect crypto legislation and the regulatory direction. One of the most commonly shared views within the crypto wolrd is that there are more than ever to set up a definite and harmonised regulatory framework for crypto.

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