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Trump Agencies to Shape Crypto Policy Amid Stalled Congressional Legislation

With broader crypto legislation stalled in Congress, incoming federal agencies under the Trump administration are expected to drive digital asset policy, potentially capping industry gains.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
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Trump Agencies to Shape Crypto Policy Amid Stalled Congressional Legislation

Federal agencies under the upcoming Trump administration are positioned to take the leading role in establishing United States cryptocurrency policy as legislative efforts on Capitol Hill stall.

The absence of comprehensive congressional bills leaves regulatory enforcement and policy direction largely in the hands of federal regulators. Market analysts note that relying on agency-driven policy rather than statutory legislation could limit the scope of structural gains sought by the digital asset industry.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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