White House Advisor for Cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence David Sachs announced that bipartisan efforts to regulate the U.S. crypto market are advancing, signaling renewed cooperation between Democrats and Republicans on digital asset policy.
Sachs noted that he is encouraged by the substantial progress achieved so far and expects the draft bill to move forward once both parties finalize shared language on stablecoin oversight and DeFi supervision.
U.S. Senate Pushes Toward a Bipartisan Framework
In late October 2025, the U.S. Senate continued developing the crypto regulation bill despite the government shutdown.
At the time, Senator John Boozman said he was working closely with Democratic colleagues to craft a unified version of the legislation, targeting final passage by 2026.
The initiative builds on the Digital Commodity Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA) introduced in earlier sessions, aiming to clarify the regulatory roles of the CFTC and SEC — a key source of uncertainty for crypto firms.
“Our goal is to protect consumers while giving legitimate crypto businesses the clarity they need to operate in the U.S.,” Boozman said earlier this year.
The bill is expected to define the legal status of major cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and DeFi platforms, addressing the ongoing debate over whether tokens should be treated as commodities or securities.
Focus on DeFi, AI, and the CLARITY Act
The Democratic Party has also planned policy sessions with major crypto and fintech companies — including Coinbase, Ripple Labs, and Circle — to discuss DeFi regulation under the CLARITY Act.
The act aims to increase transparency in decentralized finance and ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and consumer protection standards.
Sachs, who has played a leading role in integrating AI oversight with blockchain regulation, said the White House views crypto and AI as “interconnected pillars of the next digital economy.”
Industry Response and Market Expectations
The crypto industry has broadly welcomed signs of bipartisan engagement.
Executives at Coinbase and Gemini have urged lawmakers to pass clear federal rules to prevent a repeat of high-profile collapses such as FTX and Celsius.
Meanwhile, international regulators, including the European Union (MiCA framework) and Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission, are moving ahead with comprehensive crypto licensing regimes — increasing pressure on the U.S. to keep pace.
Analysts believe the upcoming bill could mark a turning point for institutional crypto adoption, potentially unlocking more investment once legal clarity is achieved.
