The crypto community expresses regret over Lummis not seeking re-election and acknowledges her contributions to the industry

The cryptocurrency industry expresses regret over U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a supporter of cryptocurrency, announcing that she will not seek re-election in 2026. Cynthia Lummis stated that although she is a devoted legislator, she feels that her energy cannot support another six-year term. Collin McCune, head of government affairs at a16z, remarked that without Cynthia Lummis's efforts in Congress, the crypto industry would not have achieved its current success. David Sacks, the White House's AI and cryptocurrency director, described her as a great ally in the crypto space.

Previously, Cynthia Lummis had strongly advocated for the Responsible Financial Innovation Act and the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets. Kyle Samani, co-founder of Multicoin, stated that although Cynthia Lummis has decided to step down, the work on policy-making is not yet complete, and there is still legislation to be passed in 2026.