Buckle up—bank lobbying efforts are about to shift into overdrive. 2025 kept them occupied, but 2026 is shaping up to be the real battleground.

Interestingly, the current administration has allowed wins on topics most people never hear about—Basel standards, open banking frameworks, technical compliance stuff. Meanwhile, crypto advocates got what they wanted on their radar. But here's the thing: traditional finance and digital assets need some common ground if they want real influence. Without alignment on shared goals, both sides lose momentum.