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  <li>A partisan split highlights crypto regulation challenges.</li>
  <li>Trump family crypto interests spotlighted.</li>
  <li>Market awaits regulatory clarity amid split.</li>
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<p>The 'Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act' passed the Senate Agriculture Committee 12-11 on Thursday, highlighting a partisan divide, with Democrats opposing due to concerns over Trump's cryptocurrency interests.</p>  
<p>This vote raises issues of political influence in cryptocurrency regulation, with potential market impacts as the bill moves towards a full Senate vote, affecting digital commodity oversight.</p> 
<h2 id="senate-vote-partisan-lines-over-crypto-regulation">Senate Vote: Partisan Lines Over Crypto Regulation</h2>
<p>The Senate Agriculture Committee passed the "Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act," revealing stark partisan divides. <strong>All Democrats voted against the bill</strong>, citing concerns over Trump family crypto interests, while <strong>Republicans supported the bill</strong>, led by Chair John Boozman. This reflects ongoing <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/news/trump-fed-chair-hassett-nomination/">regulatory tensions</a></strong>.</p>
<p>A failure to pass an amendment <strong>restricting the Trump family's crypto gains</strong> emphasizes potential conflicts of interest. The Democrats highlighted the necessity of ethical oversight, aiming to prevent financial exploitation by public figures. The Trump family reportedly profited over <strong>$1.40 billion from crypto investments</strong>, raising significant ethical concerns.</p> 
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<p>Key figures such as Senator Michael Bennet stress a return to moral accountability, while Senator Cory Booker seeks <em>bipartisanship</em>. The <strong>market attentively monitors developments</strong>, anticipating potential regulatory impacts. "What divides us here isn’t some fundamental disagreement on both sides. We’ve got this short distance with a clear path forward," stated Senator Cory Booker. These actions could significantly influence US crypto market structure and future legislative paths.</p>
<h2 id="bitcoin-volatility-and-legislative-implications">Bitcoin Volatility and Legislative Implications</h2>
<p style="background-color: #222222; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;"><strong>Did you know?</strong> The CLARITY Act's complex passage echoes the <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/news/genius-act-stablecoin-regulations/">2025 GENIUS Act</a></strong>, signed by Trump, establishing early digital asset frameworks, indicating a recurring theme of political influence in crypto regulation.</p>
<p>According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin's current price stands at <strong>$84,558.86</strong> with a significant market cap of <strong>$1.69 trillion</strong>. Trading volume has surged by <strong>60.46%</strong>, reflecting dynamic market activity. Bitcoin's price has seen incremental changes over the past 90 days, dropping by <strong>22.81%</strong>, highlighting its volatility.</p> 
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  Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 23:38 UTC on January 29, 2026. <em>Source: <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CoinMarketCap</a></em>
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<p>The Coincu research team suggests potential <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/markets/cryptocurrency-market-decline-analysis-dorman/">regulatory advancements</a></strong> could impact financial landscapes. <strong>Strengthening oversight</strong> might enhance consumer safety, yet could estimate significant implications for blockchain decentralization. Historical legislative patterns reveal ongoing adaptability amidst regulatory measures, mirroring past frameworks such as the CLARITY Act's predecessors.</p> 
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