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Is regulation coming? The United States accelerates crypto legislation, but "variables" are the real risk
The U.S. crypto market structure legislation is accelerating, with Congress planning to enter formal review as early as mid-May.
One of the main advocates, Senator Thom Tillis, has requested that the committee led by Tim Scott schedule hearings as soon as possible, push for amendments and voting procedures, and hopes to release the new bill text before review.
But the issues are also very real:
Concerns over crypto interests related to Donald Trump and disputes over ethical clauses are becoming key obstacles.
Tillis has explicitly stated:
If the bill does not include clear ethical constraints, he will oppose its passage.
Structurally, what does this mean?
Clear regulatory direction: crypto compliance is the main trend
Uncertain implementation pace: political games are intensifying
Market impact divergence: long-term benefits, but short-term fluctuations possible
Especially with midterm elections approaching, regulatory issues are likely to become further "politicized," increasing the difficulty of progress.
In the crypto market, many fear regulation, but what should be more alert to is "uncertain regulation."
Rules are not scary; what’s scary is the rules changing repeatedly.
When the direction becomes clearer, the real opportunities often are just beginning.