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Senate Delays Crypto Vote for Bipartisan Support

1/12/2026

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Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman may delay a vote on cryptocurrency legislation to secure broader bipartisan support.
Negotiations with Democrats led by Senator Cory Booker are progressing.
Boozman aims to resolve policy disagreements before advancing the bill, which seeks regulatory clarity for digital assets in the United States.
The Senate Banking Committee plans a simultaneous markup of related legislation, complicating coordination between the two committees.

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Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman may delay a vote on cryptocurrency legislation to secure broader bipartisan support.
Negotiations with Democrats led by Senator Cory Booker are progressing.
Boozman aims to resolve policy disagreements before advancing the bill, which seeks regulatory clarity for digital assets in the United States.
The Senate Banking Committee plans a simultaneous markup of related legislation, complicating coordination between the two committees.