Crypto Bill Delayed as Senate Panel Pivots to Housing Push (1)

A sweeping US crypto market bill is likely to be delayed by at least several weeks as key lawmakers shift their focus to potential housing legislation in support of President Donald Trump’s affordability push, according to people familiar with the matter.

The move by the Senate Banking Committee follows Trump administration calls to tackle costs for Americans ahead of this year’s congressional elections. The panel is likely to further postpone consideration of major digital-asset legislation, which was already delayed last week, until late February or March, said some of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private ...