Crypto market charts look bad, and its status in Washington would appear dimmed. But coin enthusiasts aren't done—and they see some of the industry's recent building efforts as a reason for optimism. The year opened with expectations that the Clarity Act, a bill that would create a broad framework for regulating digital assets, would pass in 2026, which according to experts would help reverse a crypto slide that started late last year. Now it appears that crypto may have overestimated its sway in Washington, with perceived odds of the bill passing recently at coin-flip levels from above 80% in February, Polymarket ... (full story)