Senator Kirsten Gillibrand emphasized the necessity of an ethics provision in upcoming cryptocurrency legislation during her appearance at the Consensus 2026 conference. Speaking on the Anchorage Digital Mainstage, she asserted that without such a provision, the bill would not receive any votes. Gillibrand criticized lawmakers profiting from cryptocurrency, labeling it as "the worst form of pay for play." Her comments highlight ongoing concerns about ethical standards in the rapidly evolving crypto sector.