U.S. crypto regulation bill is set for finalization by Sept. 30, with Tim Scott leading the push and faster progress than earlier expected.
GENIUS Act clears Senate but faces delays in the House and Agriculture Committee, risking the September deadline for full crypto legislation.
After months of debate, the U.S. crypto regulation bill is now expected to be finalized by September 30, according to Senator Tim Scott, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. Speaking at a Capitol Hill press event, Scott confirmed that the legislationโcovering both stablecoins and broader crypto regulationsโis on track for completion by the end of September.
Trumpโs Timeline vs. Congress Reality
President Donald Trump had pushed for crypto laws to be ready by August. While that wonโt happen, Scottโs updated timeline is still faster than what many expected. Just a day earlier, Senator Cynthia Lummis had suggested the process might drag into year-end. But during the event, she threw her support behind Scottโs deadline, saying, โYes, sir. Youโre the chairman, and we will do as you wish.โ
GENIUS Act ReadyโBut House Still Hesitating
A big piece of the puzzle is the GENIUS Act, a bill focused on regulating stablecoins. The Senate passed it last week, and Scott urged the House of Representatives to fast-track it to the Presidentโs desk, aligning with Trumpโs stance. โThe presidentโs mandate to move the GENIUS Act immediately is in the best interest of the American people,โ Scott emphasized.
White House crypto adviser Bo Hines backed the push, praising both Scott and Lummis for staying aligned with the administrationโs crypto vision. But not everyoneโs in sync. Representative French Hill from the House Financial Services Committee pointed out that differences still exist between the Senateโs version and the Houseโs stablecoin bill. That could delay things.
One More Hurdle?
Another hurdle is the Agriculture Committee, which must also approve the market structure part of the bill. So far, it hasnโt matched the pace of the Banking Committee, making it a possible bottleneck.
Still, if everything comes together, the U.S. could have a full crypto framework by the end of September, finally giving the industry the clarity itโs been waiting for.
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It’s comprehensive legislation expected by Sept 30, aiming to create a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins (like the GENIUS Act) and broader crypto market structure.
A finalized framework by September would provide much-needed regulatory clarity for the crypto industry, fostering innovation and stability.