US senators file amendments to crypto bill

US senators from both parties have filed several amendments ahead of tomorrow’s review of the crypto market structure bill.

The increase was postponed earlier this week due to bad weather, but will now go ahead as planned, even as concerns grow over a possible U.S. government shutdown by Saturday. The proposed changes focus on crypto oversight, consumer protection, and national security.

Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado introduced an amendment that would limit crypto ownership and related activities for government officials and their immediate family members. It is not yet clear whether the committee will include this proposal in the bill.

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee will vote tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. ET on a major crypto market structure bill.

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, filed two amendments. This would delay implementation of the bill until the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has four confirmed commissioners, including two from the minority party.

Lawmakers propose new amendments

The second would narrow the definition of a “retail participant” and better define the role of the Digital Commodity Retail Advocate. Other senators proposed amendments targeting specific risks in the crypto market. Senator Dick Durbin has filed proposals to ban government bailouts for cryptocurrency issuers and add stricter anti-fraud rules for cryptocurrency ATMs.

Senators Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and Jerry Moran of Kansas introduced amendments that would limit the involvement of foreign adversaries in US crypto markets. During markup, senators will debate each amendment and vote on whether it should be included in the bill. Next, the committee will decide whether to send the bill to the full Senate.

All committee members are expected to be present as weather related delays have been resolved. The bill is expected to move forward after gaining bipartisan support this week. Several Democratic senators said they would not block the bill during markup.

Senators Roger Marshall and Dick Durbin also confirmed they would not introduce changes unrelated to credit card fees. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said clear crypto rules are needed because digital assets operate differently from traditional banking services. She added that clear regulation would protect consumers, keep crypto companies in the United States and strengthen America’s position as a global financial center.

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