U.S. Congress Reintroduced Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act

U.S. Congressmen Tom Emmer and Ritchie Torres have reintroduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), a bill aimed at providing legal clarity for blockchain developers and service providers.

Tom Emmer first introduced the bill in 2018, but it failed to pass in previous congressional sessions. On May 21, 2025, it was reintroduced. Torres noted that they incorporated earlier feedback and returned with an improved framework that protects innovation while maintaining proper oversight.

Tom Emmer Calls for Clear Rules to Protect Blockchain Developers

The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aims to provide legal clarity to blockchain developers, miners, and service providers who don’t custody customer funds, protecting them from unjust government prosecution, according to Congressman Emmer.

He also warned that delays in regulatory clarity could push technological innovation overseas, ultimately harming American investors and innovators.

Congressman Ritchie Torres echoed the need for clear regulations to ensure sound digital asset policy:

The United States should be the global home for responsible innovation, not a place where developers are punished for building open-source software or experimenting with new technologies,

Torres writes. 

BRCA has gained strong support in the crypto community. Organizations like the DeFi Education Fund, Blockchain Association, and Crypto Council for Innovation have expressed support for the bill and its efforts to protect blockchain builders.

The bill is in the early stages of review, and the next legislative steps will determine whether it passes. Its bipartisan support and the current pro-crypto political climate in the U.S. give it a better chance than in past sessions, though challenges like competing priorities or regulatory pushback may affect its progress in the coming months.

What’s Next for the U.S. Crypto Industry?

The reintroduction of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act is part of a broader wave of pro-crypto legislation gaining momentum in the U.S. Congress. Earlier this week, the Senate voted on a stablecoin regulatory framework called the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins).

Multiple bills are under discussion, signaling growing interest in creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. However, critics remain concerned about risks tied to underregulated markets. The upcoming legislative debates will be crucial in shaping how the U.S. approaches crypto oversight—and, ultimately, the future of the industry itself.