Key Milestones in US Crypto Regulation in 2026

By: theblockbeats.news|2026/03/30 02:00:32

BlockBeats News, December 31, Under the drive of Trump's second term, the US crypto policy has shifted significantly towards friendly. 2026 is seen as a decisive year, and the following are the key time nodes:

· January: The Senate is expected to hold a hearing on the Crypto Market Structure Act, which, if passed, will clarify the regulatory boundaries of the SEC and CFTC; the SEC may also introduce an "Innovation Exemption" mechanism to relax compliance thresholds for startups.
· May 15: Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's term expires, and Trump may appoint a more dovish candidate, which could benefit crypto assets.
· July 1: The California Digital Asset Act comes into effect, imposing licensing requirements on institutions conducting crypto business in California.
· July 18: The Stablecoin "GENIUS Act" supporting regulatory details deadline, involving issuance, capital, and compliance rules.
· August: Crypto tax legislation (including stablecoin small-value exemption) and CFTC blockchain-related rules are expected to advance.
· November 3: US midterm elections, the results may directly influence the direction of crypto legislation and regulation.

The industry generally believes that the United States is closer than ever to establishing a clear, unified crypto regulatory framework.

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