US Senate Delays Crypto Market Structure Bill Until 2026

The US Senate has delayed the long-awaited Crypto Market Structure Bill, pushing final consideration into early 2026. Lawmakers ran out of legislative time as internal disputes stalled consensus on key provisions.

The delay prolongs regulatory uncertainty for crypto exchanges, issuers, and institutional investors operating in the US.

The bill, built on the House-passed Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, aims to define how digital assets are regulated. It would formally split oversight between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

However, unresolved disagreements over jurisdiction, DeFi oversight, and consumer protections slowed progress.