Bernie Moreno: 90 Days or Bust for Crypto Bill – Can He Beat the Clock?

Oh, honey, grab your popcorn because the crypto drama is heating up! Senator Bernie Moreno just dropped a bombshell at the World Liberty Forum: Congress has 90 days to pass crypto legislation or risk becoming the world’s most expensive procrastination club. “Hopefully by the end of April,” he said, like a teacher giving a last-minute extension on a term paper.

The Ohio Senator basically told everyone to put down their avocado toast and get to work, because the clock is ticking faster than a TikTok trend.

Crypto Rules: The Legislative Version of a Speed Run

At Mar-a-Lago (yes, that Mar-a-Lago), Moreno spilled the tea on February 18, stressing that the banking sector and crypto industry are still in a cold war over digital assets. “This process has taken years off my life,” he admitted, probably while sipping a stress-induced latte. But hey, at least he’s not asking for a participation trophy-just a bill.

Moreno’s been the crypto cheerleader Congress didn’t know it needed, pushing for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Because, you know, it’s high time we figure out if these tokens are securities, commodities, or just digital Beanie Babies.

Meanwhile, the Senate’s been moving slower than a dial-up internet connection, thanks to lobbying, technical squabbles, and good old-fashioned partisan drama. House? Already passed some stuff. Senate? Still debating whether to hit snooze again.

Stablecoin Yield: The Crypto Version of a Soap Opera

The real cliffhanger? Whether stablecoin issuers can offer yield. Banks are like, “No way, that’s our deposit money!” Crypto firms are like, “Innovation, baby!” Moreno? He’s just trying to keep everyone from throwing hands.

At the forum, he got a standing ovation for saying, “We’re not revisiting old legislation. No take-backsies!” Because apparently, Congress needs a reminder that they’re not at a yard sale.

“We’re not going to go back and revisit legislation that’s already passed,” Moreno said, probably while side-eyeing the banks. “No backpedaling allowed.”

Insiders say bank-crypto talks are going about as well as a blind date with your ex. So, yeah, not great.

Political Shenanigans and Industry Pressure

Ashley Moody joined Moreno on stage and brought the laughs. “If they don’t get it done, we can blame Bernie,” she joked. Because nothing says bipartisan like a good old-fashioned blame game.

Ashley Moody, U.S. Senator (Florida), Bernie Moreno, U.S. Senator (Ohio) are talking about the most important sectors for crypto and critical factors for U.S economy in 2026. Moderate by Alex Witkoff. #worldlibertyforum

– Jessica Young (@JessicaMetaEra) February 18, 2026

Meanwhile, a White House meeting to save the day might get postponed. One invitee called it “just for show,” which is basically the political version of a participation trophy.

The World Liberty Forum itself was a who’s who of finance, tech, and policy, hosted by none other than Donald Trump Jr. Because why not add a little family drama to the mix?

So, will Moreno’s 90-day deadline actually mean anything? Or is it just another legislative Hail Mary? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: the crypto world is watching, and they’re not here for the procrastination.

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2026-02-18 20:36