Senate Agriculture Committee Postpones Crypto Bill Markup

Senator John Boozman announced the delay of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s cryptocurrency market structure bill until late January to secure bipartisan backing, altering the initial schedule set with Senate Banking.

This postponement underscores complexities in U.S. crypto regulation, impacting market stability and reflects ongoing bipartisan negotiations over the CLARITY Act’s provisions on digital assets.

Senate Agriculture Delays Crypto Bill for Bipartisan Support

The Senate Agriculture Committee, led by Senator Boozman, has postponed its planned bill markup on the Digital Asset Market Structure CLARITY Act to the end of January. Reported by crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, the decision allows more time to ensure bipartisan agreement on the regulatory framework affecting cryptocurrencies under U.S. law.

“We will delay markup of the Digital Asset Market Structure CLARITY Act until the last week of January 2026 to build more time for bipartisan support,” stated John Boozman, Chairman, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, as covered by Eleanor Terrett.

Market reactions to this development have been mixed. While some investors express confidence in the pursuit of bipartisan support, others remain cautious of potential delays.

Sen. Tim Scott emphasized the importance of moving forward, suggesting a divide in consensus. Major stakeholders have yet to release official statements.

Bitcoin Holds Steady as Regulatory Discussions Loom

Did you know? In past legislative attempts, U.S. crypto regulation faced frequent delays, similar to the 2024 FIT21 Act, highlighting ongoing challenges in achieving consensus between SEC and CFTC jurisdictions.

Bitcoin (BTC), priced at $91,171.71 with a market cap of $1.82 trillion, shows a modest 0.57% increase over the past 24 hours, suggests CoinMarketCap. The 30-day trend reveals a slight gain of 1.03%, while longer-term data shows declines of 9.17% over 60 days and 19.57% over 90 days.

Insights from Coincu research team indicate potential regulatory shifts could impact the market’s focus on decentralized finance and stablecoins. The current legislative discourse may pave the way for future technological advancements in compliance and security measures, ensuring broader financial market stability.