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This bill has support from both parties, which helps its chances. However, many crypto bills struggle to get a final vote because of disagreements over how to handle digital assets.
Key Points
This bill clarifies that people who write code for blockchain technology are not the same as banks or money transfer services. It focuses on developers who do not have control over the digital money or assets that people use on their platforms.
Under current rules, there is confusion about whether software makers need to register as money transmitters. This bill says that as long as a developer cannot move a user's money without their permission, they do not have to follow those specific and expensive rules.
The goal is to encourage innovation in the United States. By making the rules clearer, the bill aims to keep tech jobs and new companies from moving to other countries with simpler regulations.
This change would apply to people who make hardware for storing crypto, people who maintain the networks, and software engineers. It does not protect them if they are actually moving money or breaking other laws like money laundering.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Jan 12, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 3611
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
