U.S. Senate Bill Proposes Crypto Regulation Changes

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee released a draft bill on September 6, 2025, aiming to exclude staking, airdrops, and decentralized networks from securities laws, extensive implications expected.

These changes could streamline regulations, possibly affecting major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, potentially reshaping how digital assets are treated under U.S. law, influencing DeFi sector growth.

Potential Impact on Ethereum and Crypto Investments

According to market sources, a draft bill from the U.S. Senate Banking Committee would exclude staking, airdrops, and decentralized entity infrastructure networks from securities laws. Leading this initiative is Sen. Tim Scott, with support from Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Sen. Bill Hagerty, and Sen. Bernie Moreno. This proposal follows the passage of the Clarity Act by the House of Representatives, further expanding efforts to ensure financial innovation.

The emphasis of the bill lies in redefining regulatory expectations, offering an alternative regulatory framework for emerging crypto activities. It follows Kentucky’s House Bill 701, which excludes similar crypto activities from state securities definitions. There remains a focus on achieving consistency between state and federal regulatory approaches.

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Banking Chair – “The ‘Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025’ will ensure that we foster innovation while protecting investors and creating a clear framework for digital assets.”

Market Data and Insights

Did you know? The ‘Responsible Financial Innovation Act of 2025’ aims to create a clearer regulatory environment for digital assets.

Ethereum (ETH) currently trades at $4,328.66 with a market cap of 522.49 billion, and a 24-hour trading volume of 44.96 billion. ETH saw a 17.54% rise over 30 days. Data source: CoinMarketCap.

The Coincu research team highlights that clarifying laws could encourage investment in decentralized networks and improve innovation. Such clarity might boost confidence in crypto-assets while fostering balanced development within regulatory frameworks.