2026-01-06 21:30:14

There's growing concern among market observers about the timeline for major crypto legislation in the US. According to recent analysis, the administration's focus on crypto-related ventures might actually slow down the passage of comprehensive digital asset bills.

TD Cowen's research suggests we could be looking at a 2029 window before significant regulatory framework gets locked in. That's several years longer than many in the crypto community were hoping for.

What does this mean? The delay could impact everything from stablecoin regulations to exchange compliance standards. Projects operating in gray areas might continue facing uncertainty, while established players adjust their strategies accordingly.

It's a reminder that even with crypto-friendly voices in positions of influence, the legislative process moves slowly. Between competing priorities, political dynamics, and the sheer complexity of regulating digital assets, bills tend to take time.

For traders and builders, this signals a longer runway of regulatory ambiguity. Smart players are already hedging their bets and preparing contingency plans for various legislative scenarios.

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NFTragedy

· 11h ago

2029? LOL, these guys really know how to keep us guessing. The gray area continues to grow wild. Waiting for a bill in 5 years? It's better to get your assets properly allocated first. That's why smart people have already deployed across multiple chains. Who's waiting for them?

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DoomCanister

· 01-06 22:00

2029? Ha, American politicians are really efficient, I'm almost ready to quit the scene. Waiting for so long is not as good as just building layer2 yourself. Anyway, gray area has long been our habit. So these years, just continue to grow wildly. The later the rules come out, the more advantageous it is for us. Now all major exchanges should update their emergency plans. Political risk is always the biggest unknown. It sounds like a pep talk for crypto enthusiasts—don’t panic, just keep HODLing.

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AirdropF5Bro

· 01-06 21:59

2029？Laughing to death, that will have to wait until the Year of the Monkey and the Horse, can we still be alive by then haha Wait, wait, what should I do with these gray area projects... Do I really have to go all in on Bitcoin? Instead of waiting for legislation, it's better to hedge the risks first. Anyway, big institutions have already been playing us. Basically, politicians are still arguing, and we retail investors keep sharpening our knives. Alright, since it's 2029, I'll just keep F5-ing for airdrops. Anyway, I have nothing else to do. This regulatory window is so long, I suggest all small retail investors start learning how to run now... No, I mean learn to comply. Speaking of which, how many new coins have been abandoned in these years? Sitting and waiting to die is the only option.

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FortuneTeller42

· 01-06 21:52

2029? Ha, we all have to wait another five years to see the show. Policies are always ten times slower than coin prices; we're used to this long ago. Projects in the gray area should start clustering together; the anti-regulation rules haven't been finalized yet. Big players are already making moves; small retail investors are still waiting for regulation? Wake up, friends. Instead of staring at the legislation, it's better to manage your own risks. It sounds like 2029 will be the "wolf coming" for the crypto industry; better to endure first and see. Politics is just a slow process; the crypto circle has long learned to play by its own rules.

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ChainChef

· 01-06 21:51

2029? bruh that's like letting your portfolio simmer on low heat for five more years lol... meanwhile we're out here trying to season our bags before the whole market gets restructured 🍳

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GmGmNoGn

· 01-06 21:37

2029? Ha, gotta wait another five years to settle this. The legislative efficiency is really impressive. Projects in the gray area will continue to struggle, since no one can predict now. Basically, the bull run is coming, and Congress only then remembers to regulate this matter. I just want to know how much more the big players can harvest in these five years. Instead of waiting for the bill, it's better to transfer the money to a cold wallet for safety. It seems that even crypto-friendly people don't find it useful; the system is just too slow. Then let's prepare an emergency plan, because there's no escaping the day of liquidation anyway.

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