Senate Delays Crypto Market Bill Markup to January’s Final Week
The Senate Agriculture Committee has postponed its markup of the crypto market structure bill to the final week of January, pushing back the originally scheduled January 15 deadline. Chair Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) cited the need for additional time to finalize details and secure bipartisan support.
Negotiations between Sen. Boozman and Sen. Cory Booker continued through the weekend, aiming to resolve key policy disagreements. The delay reflects the committee's priority on crafting legislation with broad backing rather than rushing to meet an arbitrary timeline.
Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee maintains its January 15 markup schedule, creating potential coordination challenges between the two committees. The crypto industry watches closely as these developments could shape regulatory clarity for digital assets in 2024.
