The U.S. Senate has postponed its consideration of a crucial cryptocurrency market structure bill until next year. The Senate Banking Committee, which was expected to hold a hearing this week, will now delay discussions as lawmakers continue negotiations. A committee spokesperson stated that significant progress has been made, but further talks are needed. This delay is a setback for the crypto industry, which anticipated at least a hearing on amendments to the legislation. The bill aims to define how federal regulators should oversee the cryptocurrency market. With the current appropriations bill expiring on January 30th, lawmakers will prioritize government funding upon returning to Congress, potentially limiting time for crypto legislation before midterm elections.