U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has issued another strong warning โ if the CLARITY Act fails to pass this Congress, the next real chance to put market structure legislation on the table may not come until 2030.
Her original words made the point clearly: "If we get this done now, we can avoid wasting years of jobs, investment, and tax revenue."
A few signals worth watching:
First, the time window is shrinking. The remaining legislative time in this Congress is very limited, and issues like the regulatory framework, stablecoins, and exchange qualifications are all competing for momentum. If any one of them gets delayed, the entire process may have to wait until the next election cycle.
Second, "2030" was not a random number. Under the rhythm of U.S. midterm elections and turnover, market structure legislation usually needs a new congressional makeup to push it forward again. Historically, it can take three to five years from proposal to implementation, so 2030 is actually a relatively conservative estimate.
Third, the practical impact on the industry is straightforward: the longer compliance uncertainty lasts, the less likely institutional capital is to enter the market, and jobs, tax revenue, and technology investment will all be delayed. This is not just a slogan, but the most direct cost of legislative stagnation.
For ordinary investors, short-term sentiment may be bearish, but in the medium to long term it serves as a reminder: the "watershed moment" for U.S. crypto regulation is right around the corner. If this Congress is missed, the next time the rules take shape may still be a long way off.
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