Crypto Community Expresses Regret Over Senator Lummis' Decision Not to Run Again
The crypto sector shows gratitude towards Senator Cynthia Lummis for her contributions as she announces her retirement from the Senate.
The crypto sector has united in support of Senator Cynthia Lummis following her announcement to not run for reelection in 2026. Lummis has been influential in U.S. policies regarding digital assets and has gained respect in the crypto community.
Venture capital executive Collin McCune stated on X, “crypto would not be where it is today without her fight in the Congress.”
Lummis Praised as a Strong Advocate for Crypto
Crypto investment firm Multicoin’s Greg Xethalis remarked, “Her priorities have advanced significantly because it often requires a cattle rancher like Sen. Lummis to enact sound policy.”
Source: Jayson Browder
Lummis has been critical of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s regulatory stance on crypto during President Biden’s administration and has advocated for the Responsible Financial Innovation Act and the Clarity Act, which aim for clearer regulations for digital assets.
Source: Cynthia Lummis
In her recent message, which garnered nearly 1 million views on X, Lummis expressed, “I do not have six more years in me. I am a dedicated legislator, but feel like a sprinter in a marathon. My energy level doesn’t match up.”
Support also came from within the White House, with AI and crypto czar David Sacks calling her a “great ally on crypto” and expressing regret over her departure.
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Bitcoin advocate and Coin Stories host Natalie Brunell acknowledged Lummis for her contributions towards advancing Bitcoin, wishing her well in her future undertakings: “Thank you for your service and for forwarding the Bitcoin cause. Wishing you a wonderful next chapter.”
Ongoing Policy Efforts Despite Lummis’ Announcement
With Lummis stepping back, industry advocates assert that the battle for favorable crypto policies continues. Multicoin’s Kyle Samani warned, “The jobs are not done. We have significant legislation to pass in 2026.”
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Lummis’s announcement comes a day after Sacks conveyed that Congress might soon address the anticipated U.S. Clarity Act.
“We are closer than ever to achieving the landmark legislation governing the crypto market structure that President Trump has advocated for,” Sacks mentioned Thursday.
