As lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after a two-week recess, crypto legislation is at the top of their agenda. With just three months left before President Trump’s August deadline, Congress has a lot of work ahead to craft laws that could define the future of digital assets in America.
Eleanor Terrett took to X to give a *spicy* update on everything that’s brewing.
The pressure is on, but are lawmakers up for the challenge? Here’s the rundown.
Crypto Legislation: The Countdown Begins
Lawmakers are hard at work to push through two key bills: the market structure and stablecoin regulations. With little time left before the August deadline, there’s not much room for error. And let’s be honest, it was about time.
Last Friday, the House Financial Services Committee scheduled a joint hearing with the House Agriculture Committee for May 6, titled “American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets.”
It’s clear that Congress is aiming for a forward-thinking approach.But can they pull it off in time? That’s the million-dollar question.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR) shared that a discussion draft of the new legislation is expected soon. This draft is an updated version of last year’s FIT21 market structure bill. Meanwhile, Senate staffers are working on their own version, incorporating elements from both the 2022 Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act and the FIT21 bill.
Industry Leaders Step Up: DOJ, It’s Time to Listen
While Congress scrambles, the crypto industry is raising its voice.
A petition led by the DeFi Education Fund, along with key industry leaders, has been launched urging President Trump’s Crypto and AI Czar, David Sacks, to intervene in the Department of Justice’s prosecution of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm.
The petition argues that developers shouldn’t be criminally liable for how bad actors use their code, especially when they have no control over it. The legal theory behind the prosecution has the potential to seriously impact innovation.
If lawmakers want to ensure the growth of the crypto ecosystem, this issue needs immediate attention.
What’s Next for Crypto?
With Congress hustling to meet the August deadline and the industry pushing for reform, we’re in for a wild few months.
It is a critical time for the future of crypto in America. At Coinpedia, we’ll keep you updated on how it all shapes up.
