White House advisor on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence David Sachs announced that bipartisan efforts to regulate the US crypto market are moving forward, signaling renewed cooperation between Democrats and Republicans on digital asset policy.
Sachs noted that he is encouraged by the substantial progress made so far and expects the bill to move forward once the two sides finalize common language on stablecoin oversight and DeFi oversight.
The US Senate moves towards a bipartisan framework
In late October 2025, the US Senate continued to develop the crypto regulation bill despite the government shutdown.
At the time, Sen. John Boozman said he was working closely with his Democratic colleagues to craft a unified version of the legislation, aiming for final passage by 2026.
The initiative builds on the Digital Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA) introduced in previous sessions, aimed at clarifying the regulatory roles of the CFTC and SEC – a key source of uncertainty for crypto companies.
“Our goal is to protect consumers while giving legitimate crypto businesses the clarity they need to operate in the United States,” 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 law 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 largely welcomed signs of bipartisan engagement.
Executives from Coinbase and Gemini have urged lawmakers to adopt clear federal rules to avoid 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 implementing comprehensive crypto licensing regimes, increasing pressure on the United States to keep pace.
Analysts believe the upcoming bill could mark a turning point in the institutional adoption of crypto, potentially unlocking more investments once legal clarity is achieved.
