Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to dive into what Republican leaders are calling “Crypto Week”—a pivotal legislative period that could significantly influence how digital assets are governed across the country.
In this week’s Byte-Sized Insight, we examine the political dynamics at play, the growing pressure from the crypto industry, and whether lawmakers on both sides of the aisle can deliver real regulatory progress.
Three major pieces of legislation are expected to be front and center:
- The CLARITY Act, aimed at defining roles for regulators like the SEC and CFTC;
- The GENIUS Act, which outlines a national framework for stablecoins and has already passed the Senate;
- The Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, a bill designed to block the development of a U.S. central bank digital currency.
A Defining Moment for Crypto Regulation
Mason Lynaugh, community director at Stand With Crypto, a Coinbase-backed advocacy group, described the upcoming week as a critical moment for the industry.
“There’s a wave of momentum right now—serious attention, growing bipartisan interest. But it’s crucial we push forward while the opportunity’s here,” he said.
In the days leading up to the legislative sessions, Stand With Crypto and over 65 partners submitted a joint letter urging House members to support the CLARITY Act. According to Lynaugh, the legislation directly addresses lingering uncertainty around regulatory boundaries and user protections.
“This act lays out the answers we’ve needed: what the SEC’s role is, what the CFTC oversees, how token projects can launch, and how we define decentralization,” he explained.
Politics vs Progress
Lynaugh also noted that crypto’s rise as a political issue has been unfortunate but expected. “It’s become a target in partisan debates, but when you look at the public data, this is one of the few issues with genuine bipartisan support.”
Grassroots advocacy has surged. Stand With Crypto now boasts over 2.2 million members, and recent campaigns generated more than 70,000 messages to lawmakers ahead of Senate votes.
With a narrow window before Congress goes into recess, the upcoming week may represent the industry’s best shot to finally establish legal clarity for digital assets.
Still, Lynaugh issued a warning: “If this doesn’t pass, we’ll be left with the same unanswered questions that have plagued the space for years.”
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