Crypto market structure and implementation of the GENIUS Act will dominate US policy discussion in 2026. White House crypto adviser David Sacks has confirmed Senate hearings on market structure legislation are expected in January, with the goal of passing landmark crypto legislation that President Trump has called for.
The year promises significant developments including potential changes to Federal Reserve leadership in May, midterm elections in November that could reshape Congressional control, and ongoing implementation of comprehensive regulatory frameworks that transition the US from enforcement-heavy approaches to purpose-built legislative structures.
