The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has officially scheduled a hearing on the Crypto Market Structure Act (CLARITY Act) for Thursday, January 15, 2026. Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott emphasized that the committee will hold a formal vote “at all costs” and will race against the clock to clear legislative hurdles before the January 30 federal spending deadline to avoid the potential impact of another government shutdown. Following the vote, the bill will be submitted to the full Senate for consideration. As the January 15 vote approaches, the global financial community is watching closely, as the outcome will determine whether 2026 will be the year the United States finally establishes a comprehensive national policy for the digital age.