US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats win House, securing control of Congress

The crypto industry is beginning to learn whether President Donald Trump’s Republican Party has managed to retain control of the US Congress, determining his ability to advance his legislative agenda during the final two years of his term.

What the crypto industry needs to know now:

Democrats have taken control of the US Senate, securing 54 seats to Republicans’ 42.

Democrats need 51 Senate seats and 218 House seats to secure majorities in both chambers.

The Blockchain Association’s election dashboard identifies 62 priority congressional races, including 18 Senate and 44 House contests.

The results could influence the future of US cryptocurrency regulation, including the stalled CLARITY Act, and potentially intensify scrutiny of Trump’s crypto ventures if Democrats gain control of either chamber.