U.S. Senate Banking Committee Sets January 15th as Review Date for Crypto Market Structure Bill

Odaily News The legislative landscape for the U.S. cryptocurrency industry has reached a critical turning point. The Senate Banking Committee has officially scheduled the review of the "Digital Asset Market Transparency Act" (commonly known as the CLARITY Act or the Crypto Market Structure Bill) for Thursday, January 15, 2026. Committee Chairman Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, announced this decision following a series of intense closed-door meetings in early January. Senator Scott emphasized that the committee will proceed with a formal vote regardless of any difficulties encountered. Republican leadership views this deadline as a strategic necessity, as they are racing against time to complete legislative work before the critical federal government spending deadline on January 30th, which could otherwise trigger another government shutdown. The committee hopes that through next Thursday's vote, the bill can be advanced to the full Senate for consideration while the current administration maintains its positive momentum in supporting cryptocurrencies. (financefeeds)