- The Senate Agriculture Committee has published a new draft of crypto market structure legislation without bipartisan support.
- The bill expands CFTC oversight and exempts core crypto developers from regulated financial firm status.
- President Trump hopes to sign crypto legislation ‘very soon,’ according to his Davos speech.
- The Senate Banking Committee delays its bill to prioritize housing affordability.
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has released a revised draft of the crypto market structure bill, aiming to provide clearer oversight for digital assets amid ongoing regulatory debates.
Led by Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.), the draft was unveiled on January 21 despite failing to secure Democratic backing, including from Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.). The legislation seeks to expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) authority over digital commodities, including spot markets, derivatives, and measures to prevent manipulation. According to CoinDesk, frontline crypto developers would not be treated as regulated financial firms under this proposal.
A committee markup is scheduled for January 27, potentially advancing the bill despite partisan divides. Boozman stated, “While differences remain on fundamental policy issues, this bill builds on our bipartisan discussion draft while incorporating input from stakeholders and represents months of work.”
President Donald Trump added momentum during his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, saying, “Congress is working very hard on crypto market structure legislation — Bitcoin (BTC), all of them — which I hope to sign very soon, unlocking new pathways for Americans to reach financial freedom.” This aligns with his push to position the U.S. as the crypto capital of the world.
Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee has postponed its own crypto bill, shifting focus to housing legislation to support Trump’s affordability agenda. This could delay comprehensive rules until late February or March.
The proposal draws from prior efforts like the House-passed Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aiming to delineate responsibilities between the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Assets like Ethereum (ETH) could see clearer classification as commodities or securities.
Industry reactions highlight the bill’s potential to reduce manipulation and boost adoption, though lack of bipartisanship raises risks of further delays or amendments. For additional context, see this verified X post from Ash Crypto.
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