2026-01-08 07:35:53

Key dates are here: The U.S. Senate plans to vote on the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act on January 15th. This bill could redefine the regulatory landscape of the entire industry.

What does this mean? In simple terms, future regulatory responsibilities will be divided as follows:

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will oversee large-scale crypto assets, including $BTC, $ETH , and most mainstream tokens, all regulated as commodities. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will have a narrower scope, focusing on initial coin offerings (ICOs) and genuine securities trading.

This is a major positive for DeFi—the ecosystem will gain clear legal status and protections. At the same time, the bill explicitly states that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are not under consideration.

The core logic is clear: most cryptocurrencies are essentially commodities, not securities. Once this delineation is established, the compliance foundation of the entire market will be solidified.

The vote on January 15th will directly impact the future operating environment of exchanges, wallets, and DeFi protocols. Industry insiders are closely watching this milestone.

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MEVSandwichVictim

· 01-11 04:53

Finally here, CFTC taking over BTC and ETH means SEC is out, DeFi is really about to turn around --- If the January 15 vote passes, we project teams harassed by SEC can finally breathe --- Understanding the difference between commodities and securities is crucial for my wallet to be truly secure --- Wait, what does it mean that CBDC is not included? Is this hinting at something? --- According to commodity standards? Then how do I classify my Shitcoin? Is it also a commodity? Haha --- Now SEC's power has been cut by more than half, about time too --- Don't miss the January 15th, this vote will determine the direction for the next three years --- DeFi is about to win big, with a solid compliance foundation, its competitiveness will rise --- Basically, the crypto world is finally going to have a protector, CFTC is at least more reasonable than SEC

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TokenCreatorOP

· 01-11 02:22

Wait, can this really pass? Feels like we've said this many times before... --- CFTC takes over BTC and ETH, now the SEC can finally settle down haha --- No, why does CBDC need to be specifically clarified as out of scope? There's a story behind this --- DeFi is really going to turn things around this time, finally able to operate openly and legitimately --- January 15th, got it. If it really passes, we can boast about it again --- Commodity standards? What about stablecoins? This part wasn't made clear --- Waiting for the voting results, don’t let it be another big talk with no action, I’ve seen this trick too many times --- Hodl tight, once this bill takes effect, the industry landscape will be directly reshaped, a major event --- Sounds nice, will the SEC really step down obediently? I’m a bit skeptical

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MetaverseHobo

· 01-08 08:06

January 15th will directly determine life or death, BTC and ETH are finally about to break free from the SEC's grasp --- CFTC taking over major cryptocurrencies? That’s the right approach, the SEC’s securities logic has long been outdated --- DeFi finally has a clear status, if this passes, it will truly be a historic moment --- To be honest, if this bill really passes, concerns about compliance in the crypto space could be halved --- Wait, what does it mean that CBDC is not within the scope of consideration? It feels like there’s still hope later on --- The classification as a commodity is too critical, directly affecting the ecosystem’s direction over the next five years, betting on this passing --- I’ve watched at least ten times the related analysis of the January 15th vote, but I feel the mainstream coins’ gains have already been priced in --- Basically, the SEC is finally going to behave, BTC has never been a stock --- If it really passes, the days for exchanges could get a bit better, no more being sued on a whim

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-08 08:05

January 15th is really coming. This time, BTC and ETH will be classified as commodities. The SEC is finally about to exit the crypto world. DeFi is really about to take off... understanding what a clear legal status means, you all get it. Once the voting results come out, it feels like the entire industry's gameplay will change. CFTC taking over mainstream coins—this logic should have been separated long ago. Why did it have to be delayed until now? January 15th, the day that will decide the future of crypto... who will vote against? If this bill passes, compliant exchanges will be able to smile.

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ChainChef

· 01-08 08:05

ngl if this actually passes on jan 15, we're finally getting a proper recipe instead of half-baked regulations... cftc taking the main ingredients (btc, eth) while sec handles the sketchy altcoin soufflé? chef's kiss energy fr

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ForkThisDAO

· 01-08 08:04

If you pass this level on January 15th, BTC and ETH will really be able to relax and win effortlessly --- If the CFTC takes over, the SEC will finally have to shut up... Is the DeFi spring coming? --- Basically, it finally admits that we are not securities, now compliant players can breathe a sigh of relief --- Wait, can this vote really pass? Or will there be another round of tug-of-war? --- Legal status for DeFi? Sounds good, finally clear rules --- On January 15th, the crypto world will either celebrate or get called out, no middle ground --- If the commodity status is confirmed, after spot ETFs, another major event... --- SEC shrinking power? I don’t believe you, how could these people be so obedient --- The key still depends on the voting results, another "wolf is coming" moment? --- Now exchanges and DeFi protocols finally know how to survive, it’s about time

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DeFiGrayling

· 01-08 08:00

Finally coming to fruition, we've waited too long for this day... The CFTC should have taken over BTC and ETH a long time ago. January 15th, charge forward! SEC, get out of here, haha. DeFi is really saved; clarifying its legal status is more important than anything else. If this passes, exchanges can breathe a sigh of relief and won't be caught between two departments anymore. Wait, are CBDCs really not to be touched? Feels like the US is hiding something... Now the bulls are starting to push down prices, they must be waiting for the voting results. So sneaky.

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GasFeeVictim

· 01-08 07:45

Wait, CFTC taking over BTC and ETH? Now the SEC finally has some free time, no longer chasing after certain coins shouting "This is a security" every day haha If January 15th really passes, these DeFi guys can finally breathe a sigh of relief, at least now they know what they are But speaking of which, can these lawmakers actually vote on time? I mean, will they really vote or will it take another few months of fussing around

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