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>>Boozman is contemplating postponing the crypto bill's markup as bipartisan discussions progress.

Boozman is contemplating postponing the crypto bill's markup as bipartisan discussions progress.

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Potential Delay of Markup

Senator John Boozman, chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, may postpone the Jan. 15 markup of a major cryptocurrency bill if bipartisan talks make further progress. He met this week with Democratic lead negotiator Sen. Cory Booker and signaled openness to a delay that could broaden support. While he previously said a vote would happen next week, his spokesperson notes the date remains unchanged pending negotiations.

Purpose of the Crypto Bill

The legislation seeks to end regulatory confusion by defining which agency—CFTC or SEC—oversees crypto trading and investing. Clear rules aim to protect investors, curb scams, and give companies certainty about permissible actions. Lawmakers also hope the framework will keep the U.S. competitive as other nations already have crypto statutes.

Legislative Path and Outcomes

Both the Agriculture Committee (CFTC matters) and the Banking Committee (SEC matters) plan simultaneous markups on Jan. 15, after which the bill could move to the full Senate. A successful bipartisan delay could yield stronger cross‑party backing, easing passage; failing that, the markup may proceed without broad Democratic support. If either committee stalls, the entire crypto plan could be postponed for months.