U.S. Moves Toward Clear Crypto Rules as Senate Draft Paves Way for Institutional Clarity

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee’s draft digital-assets bill marks a significant step forward in clarifying regulations for cryptocurrencies. The bill expands the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s authority, setting new standards for institutions engaging with crypto markets. Key changes include classifying major tokens as digital commodities, requiring separation of exchange, brokerage, custody and trading functions, and outlining stricter listing standards for exchanges.