Crypto Market Bill Faces Delay Amid Senate Shift

Senate leaders delayed markup of the long‑awaited crypto market‑structure bill after shifting floor time and committee focus to housing legislation tied to affordability, with the measure now expected to be taken up in late February or March ^[1][4][5].

The Senate Banking Committee paused its work on digital‑asset legislation while staff and members concentrate on housing hearings and related proposals; media reports say the committee’s schedule and staff availability have pushed the crypto bill further back on the calendar ^[2][3].

Observers warned the postponement could prolong regulatory uncertainty for crypto firms operating without the expected market‑structure framework, as advocates and industry participants await a renewed committee schedule ^[1][2].

For now, lawmakers have not set a firm date beyond the late‑February/early‑March window, leaving the timing of any renewed consideration uncertain ^[1][2].