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A major U.S. legislative effort to establish a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market now faces a potential multi-year delay, according to analysts at investment bank TD Cowen. Lawmakers had hoped to finalize a comprehensive market structure bill this year, but political dynamics in Congress are pushing the timeline forward. Passage could slip to 2027, with implementation of the rules not occurring until 2029. TD Cowen’s Washington research team said Tuesday that while technical language for the bill has been under development for months, lawmakers’ motivation to finalize the legislation before the 2026 midterm elections appears weak. Democrats, in particular, may view the election as an opportunity to improve their standing in the House of Representatives, reducing the urgency to push the bill through in the current session. That strategic calculation, combined with the need for broad support in the Senate, complicates efforts to meet a 2026 deadline. The delayed timeline would push full enforcement of the regulatory framework toward the end of the decade. Under the scenario outlined by TD Cowen, the bill could pass in 2027, with final rules not taking effect until two years later. The extended timeline reflects both political negotiation and negotiations over specific provisions that have proven contentious. Political Conflict Holds Up Crypto Regulatory Reform A central point of disagreement surrounds proposed conflict-of-interest provisions aimed at restricting senior government officials from holding or operating crypto-business interests. Democrats are advocating for strict limits on such activities. However, immediate enforcement of these provisions has drawn resistance from Republican lawmakers and could directly affect high-profile figures, adding political risk to the negotiations. TD Cowen analysts noted that some lawmakers are considering delayed enforcement of these ethics provisions — potentially up to three years after the bill becomes law — as part of a compromise to keep…

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