Quick Breakdown
- The Senate Banking Committee has delayed crypto market structure legislation until at least late February or March.
- Industry leaders warn that continued delays create regulatory uncertainty for digital assets.
- President Trump says the bill will be signed soon despite congressional setbacks.
The US Senate Banking Committee has once again pushed back work on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill, delaying progress on what is expected to be a landmark regulatory framework for digital assets.
ALT TXT: The Senate Banking Committee has delayed crypto market structure legislation until at least late February or March
🇺🇸US CRYPTO MARKET STRUCTURE BILL IS DELAYED TO LATE FEB OR MARCH.🚨
Senate Banking Committee is now focusing on Trump backed housing policy, so crypto rules are not a priority.
But the Senate Agriculture Committee vote is still set for Jan 27.
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According to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg, the legislation could now be postponed by several weeks, with lawmakers unlikely to take it up until late February or March. Instead, the committee plans to shift its focus to housing legislation, following President Donald Trump’s renewed push to address housing affordability.
Trump recently said his administration is taking “immediate steps” to advance housing reforms, calling homeownership a core part of the American Dream.
Crypto industry voices frustration over fresh delay
The latest delay has unsettled the crypto industry, with stakeholders warning that prolonged uncertainty could hurt innovation and investment.
Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House’s Crypto Council, urged lawmakers to move quickly, arguing that it is unsustainable for a multi-trillion-dollar industry to operate without clear federal rules.
Momentum around the bill known as the CLARITY Act slowed after Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, withdrew public support for the draft. Armstrong raised concerns over several provisions, including what he described as a de facto ban on tokenized equities.
Despite the Banking Committee’s pause, the Senate Agriculture Committee is continuing its own efforts. However, industry insiders have warned that its version of the bill could face challenges if it fails to secure bipartisan backing.
Committee Chair John Boozman said the proposal builds on months of bipartisan discussions and stakeholder feedback, though its markup has also been delayed until late January. Any final legislation will need approval from both committees before it can advance.
Trump says crypto bill will be signed “very soon”
President Trump has sought to reassure the crypto community, saying the market structure bill remains a priority for his administration.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos in 2026, Trump said the US is working to cement its position as the global hub for digital assets.
He pointed to the passage of the GENIUS Act last year and said Congress is now “working very hard” on broader crypto legislation covering Bitcoin and other digital assets.
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