Crypto’s Strongest Ally in the Senate Is Stepping Aside
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, widely regarded as the crypto industry’s most consistent advocate in Congress, has announced she will not seek re-election when her term ends in 2027. Her decision marks a pivotal moment for U.S. digital asset policy, coming as lawmakers prepare for what could be a decisive push on crypto market structure legislation in 2026.
Lummis has played a central role in elevating crypto from a niche issue to a serious legislative priority, chairing the Senate’s first digital assets subcommittee and backing bills covering market structure, taxation, and even a federal bitcoin reserve. While her Senate seat in Wyoming is expected to remain Republican, her departure leaves a significant gap in technical expertise and institutional memory just as regulatory clarity hangs in the balance.
With one final legislative sprint ahead, the question now is whether Congress can deliver meaningful crypto policy outcomes — and who will step up to lead once one of the industry’s most trusted voices exits the stage.
