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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (commonly referred to as the Senate Agriculture Committee) is indeed scheduled to hold a markup session on its version of crypto market structure legislation tomorrow, January 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. This is not a full Senate floor vote but a committee-level business meeting where members debate, propose amendments, and vote to advance (or table) the bill for potential further action.

This development follows a short delay: the markup was originally set for earlier in the week (around January 27) but was postponed due to a winter storm impacting the Washington, D.C. area. Multiple sources, including reports from CoinDesk, Politico, and crypto-focused outlets like Crypto In America, confirm the rescheduled Thursday session.

Key Details on the Bill

Background and Content: The legislation, often described as a "digital asset market structure" bill, aims to provide regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies and digital assets. It primarily seeks to delineate jurisdiction between the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Under the framework being advanced (led by Republican Chairman John Boozman), many digital assets would be classified as "digital commodities" under CFTC oversight, particularly for spot markets and trading activities. This builds on prior efforts and updated drafts released in January 2026.

Goals: The bill targets reducing market manipulation, wash trading, and other abusive practices by establishing clearer rules. Proponents argue it would foster innovation, attract institutional capital, and bring legitimacy to the U.S. crypto sector without overly restrictive securities-style regulation for non-security tokens.

Amendments and Dynamics: Thursday's session will likely involve debate over proposed amendments. Some reports indicate limited bipartisan support at this stage, with Democrats potentially pushing back on certain provisions (e.g., related to state-level enforcement or consumer protections). No major last-minute changes like credit card-related amendments are expected from key figures.

Next Steps if Advanced: If the committee approves the bill (potentially with amendments), it would move to the full Senate for consideration. Parallel efforts exist in the House, and any final law would require reconciliation between chambers and presidential signature. Broader context includes ongoing White House discussions with industry players (e.g., Coinbase and banks) on crypto policy.

This is a significant procedural step in a multi-year effort to create a comprehensive U.S. crypto regulatory framework, especially following shifts in congressional control and priorities in 2025-2026.

Connection to $RLUSD and #XRP

The association in many posts (including the one you shared) stems from the XRP community's perspective. Ripple's RLUSD (Ripple USD stablecoin) operates on the XRP Ledger and is positioned for institutional and cross-border use cases. A bill that classifies more assets as digital commodities (CFTC turf) rather than securities (SEC turf) could indirectly benefit XRP and related products by reducing regulatory uncertainty that has historically weighed on Ripple/XRP (e.g., from past SEC litigation). Ripple has emphasized RLUSD's compliance focus and potential for real-world adoption, with recent hires signaling expansion efforts.

However, this bill is not specifically about Ripple, XRP, or RLUSD—it's a broader market structure framework affecting spot trading, exchanges, and commodity classifications across the industry (including Bitcoin and others). Any positive spillover to XRP/RLUSD would come from improved overall clarity and reduced manipulation risks, which community members often highlight optimistically.

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