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🧵 Legal thread of the week: The stalemate on U.S. Crypto Market Structure Legislation: Why it still matters for Bitcoin 👇 1/ This week’s key story is the ongoing deadlock in Washington over the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. After the House passed it last summer, Senate progress has stalled despite White House push. Here’s the real status and why #Bitcoin holders should watch closely. 🏛️ 2/ The #CLARITY Act aims to define “digital commodities” (Bitcoin qualifies), shift spot market oversight to the CFTC for non-securities, and reduce SEC enforcement uncertainty. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its version (Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act) on Jan 29 in a party-line vote, expanding CFTC authority. 🇺🇸 3/ But #Senate Banking Committee markup has been delayed twice since early January. The core issue: stablecoin rewards/yields. Banks demand a near-total ban, fearing deposit flight if stablecoins offer 3-5% returns (backed by T-bills or DeFi). Crypto argues yields are vital for competition and on-ramps, especially since stablecoins dominate BTC trading pairs. 📈 4/ White House convened meetings Feb 2-3 and again Feb 10. Crypto came ready to compromise, but banks pushed harder for a ban via a “principles” document. No deal yet. CFTC Chair Michael Selig said a final bill could reach the President’s desk in a couple of months if resolved soon. 👇 5/ For Bitcoin, clarity means explicit commodity status, predictable rules for exchanges/custody, and easier institutional access. Spot BTC ETFs already hold massive amounts, recent back-to-back inflows totaled $616M (first in a month), showing conviction despite volatility. 👇 6/ The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (from Trump’s March 2025 EO) also continues quietly: U.S. holds seized BTC (estimates 200k+ coins) instead of selling. No new buys yet, but clear rules would ease future government integration as a reserve asset. 👇 7/ This fight is about foundational rules vs. bank protectionism. A compromise on stablecoin yields could unlock the bill soon; otherwise, it drags. Regulatory certainty has historically been a massive adoption catalyst for Bitcoin. 🌍 What do you think, deal by end of February or summer stall? Thoughts below. 👇 👉 If you care about #Bitcoin, law, and sovereignty, my newsletter breaks this down. ⚡️ Subscribe and stay ahead! The link is in my bio! 🧡

Meme of the day #Bitcoin