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Democrats prepare crypto market structure bill for the next Congress
Proposals under discussion would expand Securities and Exchange Commission authority over digital assets and possibly limit Commodity Futures Trading Commission responsibilities.
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- Democrats are preparing crypto market structure legislation to pursue after the midterm elections.
- The proposal would expand SEC authority over digital assets, with possible limits on CFTC responsibilities under discussion.
- The idea remains in early stages, and the next Congress takes office in January 2027.
Bitcoinist reported that Democrats are preparing crypto market structure legislation to bring forward after the midterm elections. House Democrats are expanding a Crypto Investor Bill of Rights associated with Maxine Waters, and the proposal would give the Securities and Exchange Commission greater authority over digital assets. Eleanor Terrett reported the plans on X, citing industry sources.
Democrats are seeking stronger consumer protections and limits on conflicts of interest. Possible limits on the responsibilities of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are also under discussion. Republicans, for their part, are stressing regulatory certainty for crypto businesses. Stand With Crypto says more than 50 pro-crypto members will join Congress.
Earlier, in September, the CLARITY Act did not win Senate advancement. A new Congress is set to begin its term in January 2027, and the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve was created by executive order in March 2025.
The proposal remains in early stages.
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