US Democratic senators filed a series of ethics-focused amendments to the crypto market structure bill as part of a broader effort to curb potential conflicts of interest tied to digital assets.
The amendments were submitted ahead of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s scheduled markup on Tuesday, which aims to advance legislation setting clearer federal rules for the crypto sector.
Democratic lawmakers said the measures are intended to prevent US officials from financially benefiting from crypto-related activities while shaping or enforcing regulation.
One key proposal involves incorporating the Digital Asset Ethics Act into the broader market structure bill to restrict officials from profiting from crypto holdings or ventures.
Senator Michael Bennet led the push for the ethics provision, positioning it as a safeguard against perceived misuse of political power.
Democrats have increasingly linked the amendments to concerns about alleged conflicts involving President Donald Trump and the crypto industry.
Lawmakers have pointed to Trump’s reported ties to the World Liberty Financial crypto platform, which they claim significantly boosted his personal wealth.