Senator Cynthia Lummis, a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency regulation, has announced she will not seek reelection in 2026. Lummis has been instrumental in promoting crypto-friendly legislation, including the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, and has played a significant role in shaping the legal framework for the industry. Her decision not to run leaves several key legislative efforts, such as market structure bills, pending as the industry looks to the future without one of its most influential supporters.