According to CoinMeta, after the U.S. Congress entered its "lame-duck" session at the end of the year, expectations in the crypto industry for advancing new legislation have significantly cooled down. Industry insiders believe that the likelihood of the highly anticipated Clarity Act being restarted in the short term is low, and members of Congress are more likely to prioritize regulatory agency appointments and other legislative matters. Issues that are still expected to be discussed include cryptocurrency tax rules, CFTC spot market regulation authority, stablecoin earnings, and supervision of illegal financial activities, but the chances of making substantial progress are limited. With Democrats expected to control the agenda of both chambers in the new Congress, the crypto industry is anticipated to push more legislative work into 2027.