{"id":62214,"date":"2026-01-22T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=62214"},"modified":"2026-01-22T09:36:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T06:36:02","slug":"why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Crypto Legislation Stuck in U.S. Congress?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"716\">Despite strong public signals from U.S. President Donald <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/trump-media-moves-closer-to-shareholder-token-distribution\/\"><strong>Trump<\/strong> <\/a>in support of crypto regulation, comprehensive legislation designed to define the structure of the <strong>crypto<\/strong> market is struggling to move forward in <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/us-congress-sec-trump-crypto-401k\/\">Congress<\/a>. Recent developments highlight a growing disconnect between executive ambition and the realities of the legislative process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"963\">According to Bloomberg-sourced reporting, the Senate Banking Committee\u2019s decision to shift its focus toward Trump\u2019s housing affordability initiative has likely pushed consideration of the crypto market structure bill into late February or March.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress\/#Trumps_Davos_Crypto_Message_Urgency_from_the_White_House\" title=\"Trump\u2019s Davos Crypto Message: Urgency from the White House\">Trump\u2019s Davos Crypto Message: Urgency from the White House<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress\/#A_Split_Legislative_Path_for_Crypto_Two_Committees_One_Framework\" title=\"A Split Legislative Path for Crypto: Two Committees, One Framework\">A Split Legislative Path for Crypto: Two Committees, One Framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress\/#The_Central_Dispute_Stablecoin_Yield\" title=\"The Central Dispute: Stablecoin Yield\">The Central Dispute: Stablecoin Yield<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress\/#White_House_Pushback_Against_Industry_Resistance\" title=\"White House Pushback Against Industry Resistance\">White House Pushback Against Industry Resistance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress\/#Lawmakers_Warn_of_a_Narrow_Window\" title=\"Lawmakers Warn of a Narrow Window\">Lawmakers Warn of a Narrow Window<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress\/#Markets_Move_Faster_Than_Lawmakers\" title=\"Markets Move Faster Than Lawmakers\">Markets Move Faster Than Lawmakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/why-is-crypto-legislation-stuck-in-u-s-congress\/#What_Happens_Next\" title=\"What Happens Next?\">What Happens Next?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trumps_Davos_Crypto_Message_Urgency_from_the_White_House\"><\/span>Trump\u2019s Davos Crypto Message: Urgency from the White House<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1352\">Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump expressed optimism that crypto market structure legislation could be signed into law \u201cvery soon.\u201d He emphasized that Congress is actively working on the issue and briefly departed from his prepared remarks to underscore his point, adding, \u201cBitcoin \u2014 all of them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1638\">The timing of the statement was notable. It came only days after the Senate Banking Committee abruptly canceled a scheduled markup session for the bill. Viewed in context, Trump\u2019s remarks appeared to be a direct attempt to apply public pressure on lawmakers to accelerate the process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1638\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-192800 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/trump-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1703\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Split_Legislative_Path_for_Crypto_Two_Committees_One_Framework\"><\/span>A Split Legislative Path for Crypto: Two Committees, One Framework<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1855\">The proposed crypto market structure framework is advancing through two separate Senate committees, each responsible for different regulatory domains:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"2056\">\n<li data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1960\">\n<p data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1960\">The <strong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1891\">Senate Banking Committee<\/strong>, which oversees securities regulation and broader financial policy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2056\">\n<p data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2056\">The <strong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1999\">Senate Agriculture Committee<\/strong>, which handles commodity markets and CFTC jurisdiction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2206\">For the legislation to reach the Senate floor, both committees must pass their respective bills and reconcile them into a single, unified framework.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2583\">Progress, however, has been uneven. The Banking Committee postponed its planned markup after Coinbase withdrew its support for the bill. In the following week, the committee redirected its attention toward housing policy, delaying crypto-related discussions further. As a result, the earliest realistic window for revisiting the bill now appears to be late February or March.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2916\">In contrast, the Agriculture Committee has continued moving forward. Chairman John Boozman released the text of the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act and confirmed that a markup session is scheduled for January 27. Still, Boozman acknowledged that bipartisan negotiations with Senator Cory Booker failed to produce an agreement.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2963\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Central_Dispute_Stablecoin_Yield\"><\/span>The Central Dispute: Stablecoin Yield<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3042\">At the heart of the legislative impasse lies a dispute over stablecoin yield.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3281\">Under the GENIUS Act, signed by President Trump last year, stablecoin holders are permitted to earn rewards or yield \u2014 effectively interest-like returns. In some cases, these yields can surpass those offered by traditional bank deposits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3465\">This has triggered strong opposition from banking industry lobbyists, who are pushing lawmakers to restrict or eliminate stablecoin yield provisions in the new market structure bill.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3700\">Coinbase has drawn a firm line on this issue. CEO Brian Armstrong announced that the company withdrew its support for the legislation precisely because of these proposed restrictions, stating that \u201cno bill is better than a bad bill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3899\">In comments delivered during the Davos forum, Armstrong accused banking associations of attempting to suppress competition, arguing that such efforts run counter to fundamental American principles.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3957\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_House_Pushback_Against_Industry_Resistance\"><\/span>White House Pushback Against Industry Resistance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3959\" data-end=\"4151\">Coinbase\u2019s stance prompted a sharp response from the Trump administration. Patrick Witt, executive director of the president\u2019s digital assets council, publicly criticized Armstrong\u2019s position.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4497\">Witt emphasized that the current pro-crypto regulatory environment exists largely because of Trump\u2019s electoral victory and policy direction. He warned that resistance from within the crypto industry itself could undermine a rare opportunity to establish a favorable regulatory framework, potentially resulting in serious long-term consequences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4497\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-192841 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinmuhendisi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/kripto-yasasi.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4540\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lawmakers_Warn_of_a_Narrow_Window\"><\/span>Lawmakers Warn of a Narrow Window<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4815\">Frustration is growing among legislators as the bill stalls. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a long-time crypto advocate who is set to retire next year, openly expressed disappointment with the pace of progress and noted that time is running out to finalize meaningful legislation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4817\" data-end=\"5074\">Industry leaders share similar concerns. Blockchain Association CEO Peter Smith cautioned that failure to pass the bill now could push the issue beyond the upcoming midterm elections, effectively delaying comprehensive regulation by at least two more years.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5357\">Representative William Timmons highlighted the economic stakes, arguing that a clear and competitive regulatory framework could bring tens of billions of dollars back into the U.S. crypto sector. Without it, he warned, crypto innovation and capital may continue migrating overseas.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5401\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Markets_Move_Faster_Than_Lawmakers\"><\/span>Markets Move Faster Than Lawmakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5403\" data-end=\"5641\">While Congress debates, financial markets are already adapting. The New York Stock Exchange recently announced plans to launch a blockchain-based platform for tokenized securities, offering instant settlement and around-the-clock trading.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5643\" data-end=\"5953\">Senator Thom Tillis pointed to developments like these as evidence that crypto is no longer a peripheral issue. In his view, maintaining the United States\u2019 leadership in global finance now requires getting crypto regulation right, as digital assets are becoming an integral component of modern banking systems.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5960\" data-end=\"5981\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_Next\"><\/span>What Happens Next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6039\">The current landscape reveals clearly defined positions:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6041\" data-end=\"6258\">\n<li data-start=\"6041\" data-end=\"6098\">\n<p data-start=\"6043\" data-end=\"6098\">The Trump administration is pushing for rapid passage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6180\">\n<p data-start=\"6101\" data-end=\"6180\">Coinbase considers restrictions on stablecoin yield a non-negotiable red line<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6181\" data-end=\"6258\">\n<p data-start=\"6183\" data-end=\"6258\">Banking lobbyists remain committed to keeping those restrictions in place<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6260\" data-end=\"6564\">Although the Agriculture Committee appears set to advance its bill, a complete market structure framework cannot materialize without action from the Banking Committee. Ultimately, the unresolved conflict over stablecoin yield will determine whether the legislation moves forward \u2014 or stalls indefinitely.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6566\" data-end=\"6766\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">What is increasingly clear is that time is becoming a critical factor. Each delay raises the risk that the United States could lose its competitive edge in shaping the future of global crypto markets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6566\" data-end=\"6766\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Y<em>ou can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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