Crypto legislation in the US is at a ‘critical’ juncture, says industry exec

The latest episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph unpacks why US crypto legislation must pass in 2025 or risk renewed crackdowns and political blowback.

The window to pass meaningful cryptocurrency legislation in the United States is closing fast, and if missed, the industry could face long-term consequences, according to Marta Belcher, president of the Blockchain Association and the Filecoin Foundation.

Speaking on this week’s episode of Cointelegraph’s Decentralize podcast, Belcher urged lawmakers and industry leaders to act before the 2026 election cycle threatens to derail the current momentum.

Belcher said it is “absolutely critical” that legislation to clarify key elements within the industry is passed prior to the beginning of the next year. 

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