U.S. regulators just greenlit the crypto market structure bill—and this changes everything for institutional adoption. The framework now explicitly clarifies custody rules, trading standards, and regulatory oversight, dramatically cutting the uncertainty that's kept traditional finance on the sidelines. What does this mean in practice? Institutions finally get the certainty they need to commit capital at scale. Compliance becomes streamlined rather than a maze. And critically, the legal foundation solidifies for massive institutional inflows. Many expect 2026 could be the turning point—the year crypto infrastructure finally matches traditional finance's regulatory maturity.