The chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Paul Atkins, has affirmed his belief that the crypto market structure bill could soon arrive on President Donald Trump’s desk. In a recent interview with Fox Business, Atkins discussed the regulatory environment for cryptocurrency this year, emphasizing the significance of the recently passed GENIUS act of 2025, which provides essential regulatory clarity.

Atkins identified the bipartisan crypto market structure bill as a pivotal advancement for the U.S. crypto industry, stating, “This bill fits in with the president’s focus on making America the crypto capital of the world, so if you have clear legislation and clear rules, you have certainty in the marketplace.”

He added,

“We’re behind it, we’re very bullish on the effects of the bill getting to the president to be signed this year and I think that will really be a huge help to the crypto marketplace.”

On Monday, the Senate Agriculture Committee announced that it would delay the final markup of the bill until the end of January, citing the need for additional time to finalize details and gather support. The committee had originally planned a markup that would coincide with the Senate Banking Committee’s markup, which is still set to take place as planned on Thursday.

With rising anticipation for the legislation, a potential government shutdown could pose a threat if the House fails to approve government spending bills by January 30. Atkins stated that the most crucial step the government can take for investors is to stabilize the regulatory landscape for crypto assets, reiterating that passing this bipartisan legislation could fortify against unpredictable regulation and achieve President Trump’s aim of positioning the U.S. as the leading hub for cryptocurrencies.