Lummis: Stalling CLARITY Act Pushes U.S. Crypto Regulation to 2030

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The stalled talks reflect the EU's rigid stance on sovereignty, which directly impacts crypto regulation. With MiCA now active, this reinforces that the UK won't gain regulatory equivalence for crypto services, forcing firms to duplicate infrastructure. This fragmentation comes as 67% of European crypto firms report over $200k in extra compliance costs since MiCA implementation, stifling growth in a market already contracting 1.83% weekly.

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The EU is finalising the MiCA framework; a right‑leaning Finnish government may push for stricter AML/KYC rules, while also favoring fintech innovation to boost growth. Nordic crypto hubs (e.g., Helsinki, Stockholm) could see policy shifts that ripple through European market sentiment.

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