A markup of comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation by the Senate Agriculture Committee has been postponed due to snowstorms in Washington, D.C. The committee rescheduled the session for Thursday morning (January 29), delaying what would be the Senate’s first formal move to amend and vote on a broad crypto market structure bill.
The legislation would expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority over digital assets, positioning the panel at the center of congressional crypto oversight. The delay follows earlier disruptions in the Senate Banking Committee, which oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission and has struggled to advance its own crypto bill amid internal disagreements.
The Agriculture Committee’s proposal has already faced political headwinds, with limited Democratic backing and amendments filed to address concerns around conflicts of interest tied to Donald Trump’s crypto ventures. The pause highlights ongoing legislative uncertainty as lawmakers attempt to align regulatory responsibilities across agencies.
