2026-01-08 20:26:35

According to recent analysis from TD Cowen, U.S. Congress is expected to move forward with comprehensive crypto market structure legislation during 2026. This prediction signals a potential shift in how digital asset markets will be regulated at the federal level.

The anticipated legislative framework would establish clearer guidelines for cryptocurrency market operations and trading practices. Such regulatory developments carry significant implications for exchange operations, market participants, and the broader digital assets ecosystem.

With the cryptocurrency sector continuing to mature, policymakers appear increasingly focused on implementing market structure rules similar to traditional finance frameworks. This move could enhance market transparency and investor protections while shaping how platforms operate in this space.

The 2026 timeline suggests that Congress is positioning itself to establish foundational market structure rules for the crypto industry, potentially addressing key areas such as trading practices, custody standards, and market surveillance mechanisms.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-08 20:56

Will it really start in 2026? How long do we have to wait? The crypto world should have rules by now, but even if they do come, it might not necessarily be a good thing...

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UnluckyLemur

· 01-08 20:54

Will they act only in 2026? What's the current market situation? What are these lawmakers hesitating for...

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PaperHandsCriminal

· 01-08 20:54

Is 2026 the year to start? Brothers, you should take this opportunity to have another wave of fun now --- Here they go again with the traditional finance approach, waiting to cut the leeks --- Custody standards sound annoying, and there will be a bunch of documents to sign then --- They call it market structure in a nice way, but honestly, they just want to hold our necks --- 2026... I'm afraid I won't live to see that day with my holdings --- Regulating trading? I'm just worried that the more regulated the trading, the more we get harvested --- This legislative move is again targeting small retail investors, while big players still run away smoothly

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OptionWhisperer

· 01-08 20:51

Coming in 2026? That means we have to wait two more years. The U.S. Congress is dragging its feet... by then, the market will probably have changed completely.

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