Key Hurdles Blocking US Crypto Market Structure Bill Consensus

Progress on a comprehensive U.S. crypto market structure bill faces significant legislative and political obstacles. Key points of contention currently preventing harmony include jurisdictional disputes between the SEC and CFTC over digital asset oversight. Disagreements also persist on core definitions, such as what constitutes a security versus a commodity in the crypto space. Furthermore, reaching a bipartisan consensus on consumer protection frameworks and the treatment of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms remains a major challenge. These unresolved issues are critical barriers that lawmakers must address to achieve regulatory clarity for the cryptocurrency industry, impacting major assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The path forward requires careful negotiation to balance innovation with investor safety.