January 15 has been set as a key date for U.S. crypto regulation. The Senate Banking Committee plans to hold a markup session for long-awaited crypto market structure legislation on that day.
This would be the first time the bill moves from closed-door negotiations into the formal legislative process.
How the Date Became Public
The January 15 timeline was first shared publicly by Cody Carbone, CEO of the Digital Chamber, during a Crypto in America live show on December 19. Since then, multiple sources have confirmed the timing, and an official announcement from the Senate is expected soon.
What the Markup Means
A markup is the stage where lawmakers:
Review the draft bill
Propose changes
Vote on amendments
Decide whether it moves forward
For crypto, this is significant because it brings years of discussion about:
DeFi regulation
Token classification
Stablecoin rules
into a formal voting process for the first time.
What Still Needs to Happen
The legislation is not guaranteed to pass. It will need:
Support from both parties
Approval by the full Senate
Further steps in the House
Without Democratic support, the bill cannot move through the Senate floor.
Why January 15 Matters
Before the holiday recess, Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott said that “strong progress” had been made on the bill. Industry groups that met with lawmakers also reported cautious optimism.
While January 15 will not complete the lawmaking process, it marks the first real step toward bringing U.S. crypto rules into the open legislative system.
Final Note
January 15 will not decide the future of crypto in the U.S., but it could begin the process that finally does.#Crypto #Bitcoin #CryptoNews #Blockchain #Web3 $BTC
