{"id":67330,"date":"2026-01-12T13:01:55","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=67330"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:01:55","slug":"us-crypto-market-structure-bill-nears-vote-bullish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=67330","title":{"rendered":"US Crypto Market Structure Bill Nears Vote: Bullish?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>US senators are preparing to vote on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill that would spell out who regulates what in crypto. After years of piecemeal enforcement actions and uncertainty, Congress is moving toward a unified federal framework for regulating crypto markets.<\/p>\n<p>Lawmakers in the Senate are preparing markups and votes on a crypto market structure bill early in 2026, with key committees, the Senate Banking Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee, scheduled to advance competing versions of the legislation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">News in PBN Texts: The Senate Agriculture Committee will ALSO hold its markup of crypto market structure legislation on Thursday, Jan. 15. <\/p>\n<p>Next week shaping up to be massive for bipartisan crypto policy in 2026. Senate Banking will markup its portion the same day. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nWgukxgpvl\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/nWgukxgpvl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brendan Pedersen (@BrendanPedersen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrendanPedersen\/status\/2008982085818831053?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The framework under consideration draws heavily from the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (often called the CLARITY Act), which the House of Representatives passed with strong bipartisan support in July 2025. That bill was designed to establish clear statutory definitions for \u201cdigital commodity\u201d and \u201cdigital asset,\u201d and specify how the <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/files\/ctf-wrttien-input-lisa-crossley-national-society-compliance-professionals-090825.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">SEC and CFTC share regulatory duties<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Until now, U.S. crypto regulation has largely relied on enforcement actions and agency interpretations rather than explicit statutory rules, leaving many platforms and projects uncertain about which laws apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What Is the US Crypto Market Structure Bill? Lines Between Agencies Becoming Clearer<\/h2>\n<p>The core objective of this legislation is to settle long\u2011standing jurisdiction disputes between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Both agencies assert authority in crypto markets, especially over trading platforms, token classifications, brokers, and derivative markets, but without legal clarity.<\/p>\n<p>Under versions of the <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/119th-congress\/house-bill\/3633\/text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">bill being discussed<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The CFTC would have primary oversight of spot markets for digital commodities.<\/li>\n<li>The SEC would oversee tokens or products that clearly fit the definition of a security.<\/li>\n<li>The agencies might issue joint rules to cover hybrid cases or new financial products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Negotiators are also working through disagreements on how to define digital assets, consumer protections, and decentralized finance (DeFi) oversight.<\/p>\n<p>A major hurdle has been securing bipartisan support in the Senate Banking Committee: at least 60 votes are likely needed to overcome procedural obstacles and bring the bill to the floor. Industry analysts say without a cross\u2011aisle coalition, the legislation could stall even in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Why more clarity is important? We have seen this movie before. Spot Bitcoin ETFs launched after rule clarity, and money poured in. <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/zanzibar-crypto-city-digital-nomads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Over 77% of major financial firms<\/a> now run digital asset projects and more are planning to start in the next 24 months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-326456\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1350.jpeg\" alt=\"More than half of traditional firms describing themselves as active in the space plan to offer at least one cryptocurrency product or service within the next 24 months.\" width=\"1521\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1350.jpeg 1521w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1350-300x148.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1350-1024x505.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1350-768x379.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1350-130x63.jpeg 130w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1350-50x25.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1521px) 100vw, 1521px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Source:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.broadridge.com\/resource\/capital-markets\/the-digital-asset-revolution-preparing-for-the-next-generation-of-financial-markets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Broadbridge<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This bill also protects builders. It includes guardrails for non-custodial tools, meaning software that never holds your money. That keeps wallets and DeFi apps alive.<\/p>\n<p>This vote did not appear out of nowhere. In 2024, Congress passed FIT21, which began splitting oversight between regulators. In 2025, the GENIUS Act created national stablecoin rules with full backing and audits.<\/p>\n<p>If you want the backstory, our guide on <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/genius-act-stablecoin-rewards-backlash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US crypto regulation<\/a> shows how fast policy has shifted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/crypto-youtube-views-2021-lows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crypto YouTube Views Hit 2021 Lows as Retail Walks Away<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What Passing, or Failing, Could Mean For Crypto<\/h2>\n<p>If the Senate advances the market structure bill and it becomes law, it would:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring greater clarity on which federal agency regulates which parts of the crypto ecosystem.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce enforcement uncertainty that has, in the past, led to lawsuits or abrupt exchange actions.<\/li>\n<li>Bolster confidence among traditional financial institutions considering digital assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the end, more clarity = more confidence. It\u2019s not the only ingredient for a perfect crypto market, but for sure it helps.<\/p>\n<p>For now, Bitcoin charts show a bullish reversal pattern despite spot ETFs posting $681\u202fmillion in weekly outflows, indicating institutional rotation and macro caution.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-326460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1351-scaled-e1768215964899.png\" alt=\"Bitcoin weekly price action\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1351-scaled-e1768215964899.png 2560w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1351-scaled-e1768215964899-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1351-scaled-e1768215964899-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1351-scaled-e1768215964899-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1351-scaled-e1768215964899-1536x1034.png 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1351-scaled-e1768215964899-2048x1379.png 2048w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/IMG_1351-scaled-e1768215964899-50x34.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Source:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/xLUOCs26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TradingView<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ETF flows remain a key price driver. A clearer U.S. crypto market structure bill could boost confidence and institutional participation, potentially supporting stronger Bitcoin price action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"http:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-binance-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/report\/state-of-crypto-q4-2025\/%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">99Bitcoins\u2019 Q4 2025 State of Crypto Market Report<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"\u201ctrue\u201d\">Follow 99Bitcoins on <\/span><\/a><a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/99BitcoinsHQ%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\">X<\/a> For the Latest Market Updates and Subscribe on <a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@99bitcoins%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\">YouTube<\/a> For Daily Expert Market Analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/us-crypto-market-structure-bill-vote\/\">US Crypto Market Structure Bill Nears Vote: Bullish?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US senators are preparing to vote on a long-awaited crypto market structure bill that would spell out who regulates what in crypto. After years of piecemeal enforcement actions and uncertainty, Congress is moving toward a unified federal framework for regulating crypto markets. 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