Senate Agriculture Committee Postpones Crucial Crypto Market Structure Hearing to Thursday Due to Winter Storm

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has officially delayed its pivotal hearing on digital asset market structure. Originally scheduled, the session titled "Examining Digital Assets: Risks, Regulation, and Innovation" is now set for Thursday, February 8th. The postponement was necessitated by a major winter storm impacting Washington, D.C. This hearing is highly anticipated as it will feature testimonies from key industry leaders, including the CEOs of Coinbase (COIN) and Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin. Lawmakers are expected to discuss regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), focusing on investor protection and market integrity within the digital asset ecosystem. The delay underscores the growing legislative attention on the crypto sector as policymakers work to establish clear rules for the evolving market.