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- Republican Chairman Patrick McHenry intends to conduct a committee vote on a digital asset legislation.
- This bill represents a significant initial move towards formal US cryptocurrency regulation.
The US Financial Services Committee is set to vote in the upcoming weeks on a comprehensive digital asset bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework and introducing definitive regulations and standards for the cryptocurrency industry. This follows a hearing conducted by the House Financial Services Committee focused on clarifying the framework and regulation of digital asset markets and payment stablecoins.
Patrick McHenry, the Republican Chairman of the US House Financial Services Committee, has announced plans to hold a committee vote on a digital asset law. Legislators are expected to vote on the proposal after returning on July 11.
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On Tuesday, both Democrats and Republicans addressed two pieces of legislation aimed at providing “clarity” regarding the structure of the digital asset market and the regulation of payment stablecoins within the US House Financial Services Committee. This legislation is a significant initial step towards formal US cryptocurrency regulation.
Reports indicate that the US House of Representatives is developing legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry and the digital asset ecosystem. Under this proposed legislation, different segments of the cryptocurrency sector would fall under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
The US SEC has adopted a regulation-by-enforcement approach, claiming that the majority of cryptocurrencies are securities, which has led crypto companies to seek clarification from the US Congress. The SEC mandates that crypto exchanges and businesses register under its proposed, albeit unclear, legislation.
The House Financial Services Committee has publicly recognized the flawed strategy of the US SEC and its chair, Gary Gensler. Maxine Waters, the leading Democrat in the House, has raised concerns that allowing temporary registration for cryptocurrency exchanges could benefit criminals. Senators Brown and Warren have also expressed skepticism towards the cryptocurrency sector.
From the perspective of the crypto community, the SEC’s actions against Binance and Coinbase appear to focus more on asserting its authority over the industry rather than protecting investors.
