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US senators unveil draft crypto market structure bill
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US senators introduced a draft bill on January 13, 2026, aimed at creating a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, clarifying jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC. The Clarity Act seeks to boost digital asset adoption but faces criticism over provisions favoring banks and insufficient investor protections. A markup session is scheduled for January 15 in the Senate Banking Committee.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released an updated draft of a bipartisan bill aimed at expanding the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's authority over digital commodities. Chairman John Boozman introduced the text on January 21, building on a previous discussion draft. The changes include oversight of spot transactions and exclusions for stablecoins.