U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee to Release Crypto Bill

Key Points:

  • U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee to release a cryptocurrency market bill draft.
  • The release is anticipated before the committee review next Tuesday.
  • Main issues: token classification, CFTC funding, stablecoin terms.

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee plans to release its latest cryptocurrency market structure bill’s text today, aiming for committee review on Tuesday, amid bipartisan consensus efforts.

This legislative move could define crypto market structure amidst industry tensions, impacting token classification and regulatory funding, while delays risk stricter future regulations.

Senate Committee Prepares to Unveil Crypto Market Bill

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is set to distribute the text of a new cryptocurrency bill today. Senators John Boozman and Cory Booker are spearheading efforts to establish new standards. According to Chairman Boozman, “This schedule ensures transparency and allows for thorough review as the committee moves forward with legislation to provide clarity and certainty for crypto markets. I’m grateful to Senator Booker, who continues to be a great partner, as well as our staff for their hard work and dedication to create new rules to protect consumers while also supporting American innovation.” The bill targets classifications, listing norms, and regulatory funds.

Coinbase’s reversal on regulatory support heightened tensions, pausing Banking Committee discussions. A joint consensus with the banking industry is critical for pushing dialog forward on yield terms for stablecoins.

Market and community responses are varied, with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong emphasizing on social media, “We’d rather have no bill than a bad bill.” This sentiment reflects broader concerns in the crypto sector.

Crypto Sector Awaits Clarity Amid Legislative Delays

Did you know? Delays in past U.S. legislative efforts, such as the CLARITY Act, prompted extensive lobbying efforts and extensive debate over similar classification and ethical parameters.

Dogecoin (DOGE) currently trades at $0.13 with a market cap of $21.15 billion according to CoinMarketCap. Trading volume over 24 hours is approximately $1.34 billion, marking an 18.64% change. Recent price trends show DOGE declining 15.11% over the past week and 35.42% in three months.

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Dogecoin(DOGE), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 15:08 UTC on January 21, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap

Coincu’s research team suggests proactive regulatory clarity can foster innovation in crypto markets. However, procedural hurdles and rigorous classification debates may stall advances. Historical trends imply that impacted sectors, such as DeFi, might face opportunistic adaptation to align with compliance.

Source: https://coincu.com/news/senate-agriculture-crypto-bill-release/