A senior executive at a major crypto trading platform recently highlighted how unified federal-level regulation could make operations significantly easier for businesses in the space. The SVP's take? Clear, standardized rules at the federal level would cut through the current patchwork of state-by-state compliance requirements. Right now, companies have to navigate different regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions, which creates compliance headaches and operational inefficiencies. Consolidated federal guidelines could establish a level playing field—making it easier for platforms to scale while maintaining proper oversight. It's a common sentiment in the industry: uncertainty and fragmentation slow growth, but clear regulatory frameworks, even if strict, give businesses a roadmap to work with.