Senate Talks on Crypto Bill Delayed Amid Key Disputes

Negotiations on the U.S. Senate’s cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill have stalled and are not expected to resume until January, due to key unresolved disputes.

This delay impacts the crypto industry significantly as unresolved issues include SEC authority and stablecoin regulations, crucial to future legislative clarity and market stability.

Senate Crypto Bill Talks Deferred Over 2024 Ethics Disputes

Informed sources indicate that disputes over ethics and financial measures are central to the Senate’s delay in negotiating the Market Structure Bill. Stakeholders involved include the Democrat and Republican parties, the White House, and the cryptocurrency industry, each facing hurdles in gaining consensus.

Provisions under debate involve potential legislation on government officials’ ethics in digital assets, stablecoin yield limitations, and the regulatory extent of the SEC and DeFi. This highlights the complexity of achieving supervisory boundaries for digital commodities and finance.

Chairman Scott remains committed to a bipartisan path forward, but progress requires coming to a compromise on legislative text, not press statements or shifting objections. — Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Banking Committee Chair

Bipartisan Hurdles: A Look at Crypto Legislation’s Future

Did you know? The cryptocurrency market has grown exponentially, with over 10,000 different cryptocurrencies now in circulation.

Ethereum (ETH) current metrics as of December 13, 2025, show its price at $3,113.63 with a market cap of $375.80 billion, claims CoinMarketCap. ETH’s 24-hour trading volume dropped by 12.87%, and its market dominance is 12.24%, showing a nuanced trend in crypto valuations.

The Coincu research team anticipates potential regulatory reforms emphasizing improved financial transparency and security in the crypto sector through these negotiations. This could lead to increased accountability and regulatory clarity for DeFi and stablecoin products in the coming years, if agreements are finalized.