# Crypto Bill Stalls as Democrats Reject DOJ-Only Ethics Enforcement Democrats oppose sole enforcement authority of the Department of Justice. - **Source:** [News - Cryptonews](https://brifing.si/source/42333b6f-1c05-4a49-9914-7553e71d2223) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/9492250b-a1fe-428a-b728-a4b76f90b825 ## Deadlock in Crypto Bill Senate Republicans circulated a 616-page Crypto Bill draft with a White House-backed ethics provision. However, no Democrat has publicly endorsed the text. Senate Majority Leader John Thune aims to bring the bill to the floor before the August recess, but securing 60 votes remains uncertain. ## Details of the Ethics Provision The ethics provision bars the president, vice president, Congress members, and senior officials from issuing or sponsoring certain digital assets while in office. It designates the U.S. attorney general as the primary enforcer and does not authorize state attorneys general to enforce the rules. ## Democrats' Concerns Democrats argue that relying solely on the Department of Justice (DOJ) for enforcement is insufficient, especially given President Trump's crypto-related business interests. They demand independent oversight and want state attorneys general to have enforcement authority. ## Senator Alsobrooks' Criticism Senator Angela Alsobrooks called DOJ-only enforcement 'an unserious offer' and stated she cannot support the current ethics language. However, she left room for further negotiations before a floor vote. Democrats seek stronger and independent oversight mechanisms. ## Future of the Bill Thune plans to pursue a Senate vote before the August recess. This strategy could force parties to reach a compromise or demonstrate bipartisan support is unattainable. If the bill fails, negotiations may resume later in the year. ## Importance of Crypto Regulation The Crypto Bill aims to establish clearer jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC, create a regulatory framework for digital assets, and impact decentralized finance developers. However, disagreements over ethics enforcement cast uncertainty over its future. ## Sources covering this story - https://cryptonews.com/news/crypto-bill-doj-enforcement-senate-stalemate/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._