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US House passes crypto regulation bill amid SEC opposition
Despite warnings from the SEC, the US House of Representatives passes the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, which aims at establishing a new regulatory framework for digital currencies. Also read: Dubai’s crypto regulation chief eases burden on small firms House approves …
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Despite warnings from the SEC, the US House of Representatives passes the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, which aims at establishing a new regulatory framework for digital currencies. Also read: Dubai’s crypto regulation chief eases burden on small…
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Despite warnings from the SEC, the US House of Representatives passes the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, which aims at establishing a new regulatory framework for digital currencies. Also read: Dubai’s crypto regulation chief eases burden on small firms
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Despite a warning from th e US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about potential financial risks, the US House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. Under the bill investment contracts recorded on a blockchain would no longer be deemed securities, denying investors protection under securities laws. The bill, supported by Republicans and some Democrats, secured bipartisan approval in a 279-136 vote. However, its future in the Senate remains uncertain. Advocates of the bill assert that it provides much-needed regulatory clarity and will aid in the expansion of the cryptocurrency industry. Also read: Security for cryptocurrency exchanges
Key Points
- Republicans and some Democrats back the bill, garnering bipartisan support with a 279-136 vote, yet its fate in the Senate remains uncertain.
- While the SEC cautioned that the bill could create regulatory gaps and undermine investor protection, proponents argue it offers clarity and fosters industry growth.
- The legislation classifies digital assets as commodities or securities based on blockchain decentralisation, a move criticised by SEC Chair Gary Gensler for potentially allowing self-certification and evading SEC oversight.
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