2026-01-02 03:10:45

The pace of U.S. cryptocurrency policy is accelerating.

In January this year, the Senate held hearings on the Clarity Act, which aims to establish a unified regulatory framework for the crypto market rather than the current patchwork of regulations. At the same time, the SEC is preparing an "Innovation Exemption" plan—allowing qualified companies to quickly gain market access in specific scenarios, streamlining the process.

May 15th is an especially critical date.

These dates reflect a signal: Washington is redefining its attitude toward the crypto industry. From previous strict regulation to now exploring a frameworked and institutionalized approach, market participants need to closely follow these policy windows. Every hearing and new regulation could reshape the survival space for exchanges, project teams, and investors.

For trading platforms and Web3 builders, adapting to these potential policy changes in advance is much smarter than passive waiting.

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MerkleMaid

· 7h ago

Someone is finally starting to take it seriously, but Washington's efficiency... I really can't be optimistic. Clarity Act sounds good, but how long will it actually take to implement? Marked for May 15th, but the prerequisite is that this isn't just another smoke screen... Web3 builders' desire to survive really needs to be super strong; following policy trends probably won't go wrong. If this wave of policy adjustments truly materializes, the entire market landscape will have to be reshuffled. Wait, will the innovation exemptions really be broadly relaxed, or will it just be a benefit for a few big players? It feels like Washington is playing that trick of "appearing supportive," and we need to figure it out for ourselves. This pace is faster than expected, what does it mean... Is the pressure forcing the change, or has the focus really shifted? Another hearing, but the key is whether there will be real action with actual funds behind it.

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OnchainHolmes

· 7h ago

Someone finally said it out loud: Washington is really going to get serious this time. But I just want to ask, will it be another empty gesture after May 15th? Adapting early is smart, but the premise is that there really is a framework. Right now, it still feels like we're just exploring.

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ApeEscapeArtist

· 7h ago

Finally, someone is taking this matter seriously. The chaotic regulation system from before should have been changed long ago.

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