Trump Pushes Congress as Market Structure Bill Faces Fresh Delays

U.S. President Donald Trump said at Davos on Wednesday that he hoped to sign the market structure bill very soon. The statements were made at the World Economic Forum where he had a planned appearance. His remark came after seven stalled hearings and a conflict regarding the market structure bill.

Trump again stated that the United States was the crypto capital of the world. He claimed that Congress is actively working on the market structure bill, which would establish regulations for digital assets. He opined that legislators are required to push the market structure bill following the recent positions.

Coinbase Withdrawal Slows Market Structure Bill Progress

Coinbase’s withdrawal of support stalled progress last week. The withdrawal directly impacted negotiations related to the market structure bill. The Senate Banking Committee subsequently rescheduled its markup hearing with no new start date.

One of the biggest controversies revolves around stablecoin rewards. In the GENIUS law, the issuers are not allowed to pay direct interest. It allows platforms such as Coinbase to provide incentives, which critics seek to enforce in the CLARITY Act.

Banking groups claim that the disparity may transfer deposits out of community banks. They caution that the problem could cause systemic strains on smaller institutions. Banking groups desire that the lawmakers include these measures in the CLARITY Act.

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Crypto firms oppose that position. They argue the banking sector is trying to limit competition. They say negotiations occurred before GENIUS passed and should not slow progress on the CLARITY Act.

Industry Leaders Push for Faster Action on the Bill

Patrick Witt urged Congress to act quickly. He said political momentum could weaken if delays continue. He added that the current environment supports passage of the CLARITY Act.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also pushed for action. He said no legislation satisfies every group involved. He added that the market structure bill is necessary for regulatory clarity across the sector.

White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks commented on the issue at Davos. He stated that a compromise is necessary to address concerns about yield. He added that agreement is required to move the market structure bill to the president.

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The Senate Agriculture Committee will amend and vote on its version on Jan. 27. The legislative text is set for release on Wednesday. The Senate Banking Committee has not yet announced a new hearing date for the CLARITY Act.

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