The United States Senate has intensified efforts to pass legislation aimed at regulating the cryptocurrency market, despite the ongoing government shutdown. Representatives of the Republican Party have stated that they plan to approve the relevant bill by the end of 2025, adhering to previously announced timelines.
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Bipartisan Cooperation and Key Provisions of the Bill
Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee John Boozman reported ongoing negotiations with Democrats aimed at creating a joint bipartisan version of the bill. According to him, this document is intended to serve as the foundation for regulating digital assets in the US. The senator emphasized that senators are eager to pass the law by 2026, which will establish clear rules for the cryptocurrency market and allocate oversight powers between the SEC and CFTC.
Despite the mass furlough of federal employees due to the shutdown, members of Congress continue to participate in meetings and negotiations regarding the future of the cryptocurrency market.
Background and Prospects for Adoption
The Senate initiative is based on the “CLARITY Act,” which the House of Representatives passed in July during “Crypto Week.” The updated version is titled the “Responsible Financial Innovation Act” and aims to create a unified legal framework for digital assets in the US.
Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming, one of the bill’s authors, expressed hope that the review of the document in the relevant committees would be completed by the fall of 2025. However, due to political complexities, some delays are possible.
The Senate is “diligently working” on the bill, and the parties have already agreed on about 90% of the key issues, with its adoption marking a turning point for the American cryptocurrency market, establishing the long-awaited clarity for the industry and investors.
Additionally, another bill is being prepared in the US regarding the prohibition of politicians owning cryptocurrencies, as previously stated by Congressman Ro Khanna.