According to recent policy analysis, the U.S. crypto market structure legislation could experience some progress this year, though a more realistic passage window appears to be 2027, with implementation rules potentially extending into 2029. One of the main obstacles blocking faster advancement centers on conflict-of-interest provisions—a point where Democrats and Republicans have notably different stances. These procedural disagreements, while seeming technical on the surface, represent fundamental disagreements about how to balance market participant interests with investor protection.