After years of regulatory confusion, the US crypto industry enters 2026 with clearer direction than ever before. Under President Trump's second term, Washington has taken a more supportive stance toward crypto with industry-friendly regulators in key positions and banks receiving clearer approval for crypto custody services.
Regulators are expected to finalize licensing, custody, capital, and compliance requirements for stablecoins by mid-2026 under the GENIUS Act framework. California's Digital Financial Assets Law comes into force on July 1, requiring crypto companies serving state residents to obtain licenses, while states like Texas advance Bitcoin reserve plans.
