Looking ahead to 2026, industry insiders are growing skeptical about whether the long-awaited crypto legislation can actually make it through Congress. But here's the real question: just how pivotal is this bill to the sector's future? As advocacy groups face mounting headwinds in the political landscape, stakeholders are weighing whether alternative pathways might emerge—or if the industry needs to recalibrate its entire strategy. The legislative momentum that seemed promising just months ago is now facing serious hurdles.