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- Crypto reform may delay until 2029.
- Potential lasting effects on U.S. dominance.
Congressional resistance to the GENIUS Act impacts U.S. crypto market regulations, potentially delaying reforms until after 2029 elections.
John Deaton, a prominent crypto advocate, warns that if the GENIUS Act fails in Congress, further crypto reform may stall until after the 2029 elections. Senator Elizabeth Warren opposes the bill due to concerns over regulatory oversight.
Immediate effects include regulatory uncertainty affecting U.S.-based stablecoins like USDC and USDP. Institutional participation may decline, alongside potential loss of U.S. innovation leadership. Cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH face indirect impacts from regulatory gridlocks.
“If Congress can’t get the GENIUS Act passed, we won’t see a Market Structure’s Bill, which means we won’t see any long-lasting reform until 2029, depending on how the Presidential election goes.” – John Deaton, Attorney & Advocate for Ripple/XRP
Financial implications include reduced trading volumes and a possible decline in U.S. dollar influence globally. The lack of reform might lead to innovation moving overseas. Concerns grow among investors and developers over stalled legal reforms and market growth limitations.
Historical trends suggest legislative gridlock has led to stagnation in digital asset growth and market participation in the past. Without clear regulation, U.S. crypto adoption risks falling behind, limiting both technological and market development internationally.
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