2026-01-07 03:20:15

January is destined to become a key month in the cryptocurrency industry.

According to internal White House sources, the Senate is expected to hold important hearings on the Market Structure Act this month. As early as December last year, decision-makers on social media stated that "we are closer than ever to passing this milestone crypto market structure legislation supported by the U.S. President. Looking forward to getting it done in January!"

This hearing is highly significant for the entire industry—it could break the long-standing deadlock of the bill in the Senate. To review the progress: the "Clarity Act" version of the bill was passed in the House of Representatives as early as July, but then stalled in the Senate. Everyone initially expected this reform to be implemented by 2025, but unexpectedly, it has been delayed until now.

Why is this bill so important? It aims to address the long-standing issue in the U.S. crypto market—the power struggle between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Both agencies have sought to take control of crypto asset regulation during Biden's term, leading to an ongoing state of ambiguity in the industry. The new market structure legislation is intended to clarify their respective authorities and end this chaos.

Industry insiders analyze that if this legislation takes effect in early 2026, the focus will shift to specific implementation efforts. Clear, actionable rules will need to be obtained from relevant departments, cross-agency coordination maintained, and adjustments made on details such as tax policies to ensure the U.S. market remains attractive to global crypto innovators.

The story in January is far from over. There will be more industry developments worth paying attention to.

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MEVHunter

· 23h ago

The power struggle between the SEC and CFTC is back again, essentially fighting over pricing authority... Can they really make a change this time? I'm skeptical.

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FallingLeaf

· 01-09 01:03

Same old story, waiting for over a year and still making empty promises --- Hearings? I think I'll have to wait until the next life haha --- Forget it, no one expects the US to move quickly anyway --- If this thing really passes, I’ll eat shit --- Effective early next year? Bro, do you really believe that... --- SEC and CFTC are fighting each other, but in the end, we retail investors are the ones who suffer --- A key milestone in January? What a joke, every month is called a key month --- No more talking, just stockpile coins and wait

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LiquidityHunter

· 01-08 03:47

Another January story, will the Senate really take action this time? --- Hearings, hearings, every time they say it's a big deal, but let's see what the outcome is. --- SEC and CFTC have been fighting for so long, can they finally clarify the boundaries of authority? I'm a bit skeptical. --- Effective early 2026... we have to wait again, this pace is really impressive. --- The US has finally remembered to legitimize cryptocurrencies, but only after sorting out their own mess first. --- The positive news for next year is already being hyped now. Isn't this routine a bit over the top?

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FunGibleTom

· 01-07 03:49

It's another "key milestone," tired of hearing it... But if this hearing can really push things forward this time, the power struggle between the SEC and CFTC will finally be clear. --- It's been over half a year and still not approved. The Senate's efficiency is truly impressive. --- Wait, so it only takes effect in 2026? Then I guess I have to buy coins secretly now, right? --- American politicians love to say "closer than ever," but I have to ask: is it really reliable? --- Forget it, let's just watch for now. Until the anti-fraud rules are out, we'll keep having fun. --- The name "Clarity Act" sounds good, but unfortunately, the Senate folks are not very clear-minded. --- If they really clarify the authority, wouldn't that be bad for small coins... feeling a bit anxious.

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ResearchChadButBroke

· 01-07 03:46

The hearings are here, is this for real this time? Afraid it's just hot air again Having to wait for SEC and CFTC to clash... We've heard this story since last year Effective early next year? I bet five bucks it'll get delayed again After so many years of power struggles, is this time reliable? Biden's policies are coming, and new people are following suit. It's good enough if reforms can be implemented Key date in January, the crypto world is probably going to hype up some concepts again The Clarity Act has been delayed from July until now... Congress's efficiency is truly remarkable Waiting for this bill to be shelved again, cycling on repeat

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