U.S. Senate reschedules crypto regulation hearings

The U.S. Senate postponed and rescheduled crypto regulation hearings due to a winter storm and shutdown risks. New dates aim to clarify digital asset oversight and regulatory roles.

The U.S. Senate has postponed and rescheduled several important hearings on cryptocurrency regulation due to a historic winter storm and the threat of a government shutdown. The Senate Agriculture Committee delayed its 'markup' hearing for the crypto market structure bill by two days, now set for January 29, 2026, at the Russell Building in Washington, D.C. This bill seeks to clarify the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) oversight of digital asset markets and define whether these assets are classified as commodities or securities. It also aims to delineate regulatory responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the CFTC. The process has seen partisan disagreements and amendments, with only Republican members currently supporting the bill. Meanwhile, the Senate Banking Committee rescheduled the markup session for the CLARITY Act to January 29, 2025, moving faster than expected after rumors of delays. Both efforts highlight Congress's push to establish a clear regulatory framework for U.S. crypto markets.