The Senate Agriculture Committee has postponed the hearing on the cryptocurrency market structure bill to January 27

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has announced that its previously scheduled hearing on the cryptocurrency market structure bill has been postponed, and the bill text will be released on January 21, followed by a markup hearing. The committee stated that this adjustment aims to ensure transparency in the legislative process and provide members with more time for review.

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman stated that the bill will provide clarity and certainty for the cryptocurrency market while protecting consumers and supporting American innovation. Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee will hold a separate markup hearing this week on its version of the cryptocurrency market structure bill. The current version from the Agriculture Committee has not yet been released in formal text, with related contentious points including ethical provisions and the composition of regulatory agency members.