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in the United States is moving forward but not without tension. Lawmakers are still working to clear the bill through Senate committees. Some Democrats are unhappy with how fast the final steps are happening. Even so talks are still ongoing and no one has fully walked away.
The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee announced that the bill will be reviewed next week. This review is called a markup. During this time senators can discuss changes and decide if the bill should move forward. The goal is to send the bill to the full Senate for a vote. To do that the final written text must be ready very soon.
Another key group involved is the Senate Agriculture Committee. This committee must also approve the bill. Its chairman said he wants the process to stay bipartisan. That means both parties working together. However it is not clear if all members are ready to move on the same timeline. Some Democratic senators feel that important issues are still not resolved.
Republican leaders say the bill has been discussed for months. They believe enough work has already been done. In their view the time has come to act. They argue that delaying further could slow progress for the entire crypto sector. Supporters of the bill want clear rules for digital assets and believe this law can finally provide that.
A draft version of the bill is now being prepared by staff members. One senator shared that she is reviewing the early pages of the draft. This shows that the language is close to being finished. Still many details may change before the final vote.
One major concern from Democrats is about government officials and crypto profits. Some lawmakers want rules that stop senior officials from making money from crypto while in office. This point is very important for them. One Democratic senator said this issue is a red line. Without it he may not support the bill.
To pass the Senate the bill needs support from several Democrats. If they pull back the bill could fail. That is why negotiations are still active. Despite the tension both sides continue to talk. This alone is seen as progress since crypto laws have often stalled in the past.
People working in the crypto policy space say Democrats have spent a lot of time on this effort. They believe it shows serious intent. Even those who disagree on parts of the bill agree that crypto regulation can no longer be ignored.
Outside of Congress there is also pressure from traditional finance groups. Some of them oppose parts of the bill related to stablecoins and decentralized finance. These debates could shape the final text and affect who supports it.
If both Senate committees approve their versions the bill will be combined into one final proposal. That version would go to the full Senate. If it passes there it would then go to the House. Many expect it to pass easily in the House.
The final outcome now depends on compromise. The next week will be critical. This bill could shape the future of crypto in the United States for many years to come.
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