Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Tight Timeline

[cryptobro]

Lawmakers face a shrinking window to pass the market structure bill before the 2026 midterms complicate the agenda.

Senator Thom Tillis said the Senate has until early next year to move forward, while Senator Lummis admitted her goal of passing it by year-end is “looking less likely.”

At Ripple’s Swell conference, Patrick Witt, Trump’s digital assets advisor, noted the shutdown has “presented some complications,” slowing technical input but creating space for deeper policy engagement among legislators.

[Nahid Hossen]

Regulation racing against time — but clarity can’t come fast enough.

[EmTeam]

Tight deadlines risk half-baked frameworks — not ideal for long-term adoption. 🧱