Crypto bought political influence. It still needs political agreement. The industry poured hundreds of millions into the 2026 midterms, but Democrats took control of both chambers, and one of crypto’s biggest legislative priorities, the CLARITY Act, was already stuck in the Senate. The bill isn’t necessarily finished. But a revised version may need concessions on issues the industry has resisted: Stricter ethics rules: tougher restrictions on elected officials profiting from crypto ventures, potentially including mandatory divestment. Illicit-finance safeguards: stronger measures against money laundering, sanctions evasion and terrorist financing. Consumer protection: more explicit protections and enforcement powers. Stablecoin rewards: changes to address banks’ concerns that stablecoin incentives could pull deposits out of the banking system. Stronger oversight: more authority for regulators and enforcement agencies. The political question has changed. It’s no longer just about getting enough votes for crypto-friendly rules. It’s about what the industry is willing to accept to get a bill passed. #Crypto #CLARITYAct #Regulation