Senate Banking Panel Delays Vote on Crypto Bill Until 2026
The Senate Banking Committee has agreed to delay a planned vote on landmark cryptocurrency legislation, moving the decision into 2026 after protracted negotiations. Lawmakers remain divided over core provisions — including oversight of exchanges, stablecoin frameworks and enforcement authority — and have not yet found the compromise needed to advance the bill.
The postponement prolongs uncertainty for exchanges, wallets and institutional players that have been awaiting federal clarity on custody, listings and payments. While markets may not react violently to a timetable shift, the continued stalemate raises the likelihood that firms will defer product launches and compliance investments. Industry groups and state regulators are expected to step up engagement as Congress returns to the issue next year amid a crowded political calendar.