U.S. Senate Sets Voting Date for Crypto Legislation: Key Battle on January 15

DAOplomacy · 2026-01-07T10:48:13+00:00

U.S. cryptocurrency policy is about to undergo new changes, as the Senate will vote to pass the "CLARITY Act" on January 15, 2026. If the bill passes, it will provide a clearer regulatory framework for the crypto market, affecting compliance requirements for exchanges, project teams, and investors.

DAOplomacy

2026-01-07 10:48:13

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【Chain Wen】The US cryptocurrency policy ecosystem is ushering in new changes. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott officially announced that the vote on the “CLARITY Act” (Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act) will take place on January 15, 2026 (next Thursday). This decision was made after a series of internal consultations, and his stance is very clear — regardless of any obstacles, the vote must move forward.

Why is this date so critical? Because the federal government has an important spending deadline on January 30. If legislation is not completed within this window, it could trigger another government shutdown. Therefore, the Republican strategy is clear: seize the current positive attitude of the government towards cryptocurrencies and push this bill from the committee to a full Senate vote.

What does this vote mean for the entire crypto market? Once the CLARITY Act enters a broader legislative process, the US will have a clearer framework and transparency requirements for crypto asset market regulation. This will not only affect the operational standards of exchanges but also bring new compliance considerations for projects and investors. Industry insiders generally believe this is an important signal that the US crypto industry is moving towards a more complete regulatory framework.

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zkProofInThePudding

· 01-10 08:17

January 15th, this wave is indeed a critical point... Getting it done before January 30th, Tim Scott's move is still quite clever. Honestly, the timeline is too tight, it feels like a gamble—either the legislation passes or the government shuts down, there's no third option... People betting on this are either going to go crazy this week. If CLARITY passes, it could really change the game, but I'm more concerned whether these lawmakers will actually let it pass... Politics is unpredictable. This is getting interesting; we'll see the outcome next Thursday. Waiting for January 15th, and the market will probably celebrate again... or crash outright, haha. Pushing the bill under this kind of time pressure... feels a bit like a gambler's mindset?

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VirtualRichDream

· 01-10 02:54

Damn, Tim Scott is really desperate. He insists on voting on January 15... Looks like this is truly a window period. If you miss it, you'll have to wait for the next round. It's all a political gamble, forcing through just before the deadline on the 30th. The crypto community really needs to see some action this time.

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LucidSleepwalker

· 01-09 19:00

Wow, Tim Scott really showed up... Hopefully he won't stand us up again this time. If the bill passes, the crypto world will go wild, but it still feels uncertain. The 15-day window is a bit tight, should we bet on whether they can get it done? Another stunt right before the shutdown, this routine is so old. Stop talking, I'm already looking forward to January 15th.

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Degentleman

· 01-07 11:18

Damn, they’re voting on the 15th? Gotta get it done before the 30th, this time window is really tight. --- Once the Clarity Act passes, I don’t believe anyone can suppress Bitcoin anymore. Still need to wait for the voting results to go all-in. --- Tim Scott is really in a hurry, feels like the policy window is fleeting. If we delay further, there might be more surprises. --- The key question is whether this can really pass the full Senate. Committee approval ≠ final approval. --- The January 30th deadline is so tight; the Republicans are clearly trying to strike while the iron is hot. Can't miss this opportunity. --- Honestly, if this bill gets stuck, it’ll be hard to push it forward later. Whether the market can take off depends on this wave. --- Feels like this proposal is more promising than all previous ones. At least the attitude isn’t as hesitant as before. --- Wait, are they really going to vote on time, or are they going to flake out again? I’ve been let down by federal policies too many times.

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RektRecorder

· 01-07 11:17

The voting is finally coming up on the 15th, and we'll see the results then. But I've seen this trick too many times; whether it actually passes depends on how the Democrats handle it.

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ILCollector

· 01-07 11:13

Will the January 15th investment really change the situation? Feels like just a pie-in-the-sky plan. Chill, brothers. There's still some potential in this move before January 30th. Will CLARITY take off in the crypto world? Don't make me laugh, I doubt it. Tim Scott's attitude is firm this time, but are those folks in Congress reliable... The bill under government shutdown pressure, something feels off. If it really passes, what should I do with my short positions? Bills rushed through usually have the most problems, and this time is probably no exception. The Republican move was well played, but I'm just worried it might all end in failure. Feels like this time they're really going all in. We'll see next week. Mid-January will decide life or death; the entire community is betting on this move.

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BlockchainFoodie

· 01-07 10:54

honestly this whole "farm-to-fork verification via blockchain" angle just hit different... like Tim Scott finally gets it? 1/15's gonna be when we see if regulatory infrastructure can actually achieve that proof-of-freshness for the entire crypto market or if it spoils before hitting the senate floor lmao

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