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XRP path opens to non-security status as CLARITY bill raises hopes of bitcoin, ethereum parity

A draft U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity bill contains a provision that could classify XRP in the same category as bitcoin and ethereum, an analysis said. The draft would treat as non-securities digital assets already backed by exchange-traded products from Jan. 1, 2026. It introduces a “network token” concept that could exempt certain cryptocurrencies from additional disclosures and requirements. The Senate Agriculture Committee has delayed scheduling market structure legislation for review later in January.

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U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee to take up CLARITY Act on Jan. 27

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry will hold a markup hearing on Jan. 27 to consider the CLARITY Act, a cryptocurrency market structure bill, Cointelegraph reported. The bill is set to be released on Jan. 21. Chairman John Boozman said the schedule would ensure transparency and provide clarity and certainty for the crypto market, and that rules would protect consumers and support U.S. innovation.