Regulatory Clarity Could Unlock a New Phase of Crypto Growth in 2026

[kevin1]

Clearer regulation may become the second major catalyst for crypto markets in 2026, according to Grayscale. Zach Pandl said bipartisan momentum is building around a US crypto market structure bill after legislative delays in 2025. Lawmakers from both parties are now showing renewed interest in establishing federal rules for digital assets.

Pandl noted that while progress has been made in improving the US crypto operating environment, meaningful clarity is still needed. Once in place, regulation could allow startups, established firms, and even Fortune 500 companies to issue tokens alongside traditional stocks and bonds as part of their capital structure.

[cryptohog]

once startups + corps can issue tokens alongside stocks/bonds, the market could get way bigger. long-term bullish

[JanEmil]

What should the benefits be?