Governance
US law hands president power to block digital assets, alarm bells ring
OUR TAKEGranting such extensive powers to the president not only threatens individual freedoms but also poses significant challenges to the principles of innovation and decentralisation. It’s a reminder of the delicate balance needed between security measures and preserving the fundamental values of…
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OUR TAKEGranting such extensive powers to the president not only threatens individual freedoms but also poses significant challenges to the principles of innovation and decentralisation. It’s a reminder of the delicate balance needed between security measures and preserving the…
Context
OUR TAKE Granting such extensive powers to the president not only threatens individual freedoms but also poses significant challenges to the principles of innovation and decentralisation. It’s a reminder of the delicate balance needed between security measures and preserving the fundamental values of a free and open digital economy. — Dudu, BTW Reporter A recent enactment in the United States has bestowed unprecedented authority upon the president to restrict access to digital assets, triggering widespread apprehension over its extensive implications and potential repercussions for users.
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Analysis
The newly enacted US law has conferred upon the president sweeping powers to impede access to digital assets , eliciting considerable unease among experts in the field. Also read: Digital asset inflows recover while ETF activity slows down Renowned digital assets commentator Scott Johnsson condemned the legislation, expressing concerns about its far-reaching implications. He questioned the law’s intent, suggesting it could potentially lead to a blanket ban on user-level protocols and smart contracts associated with foreign sanctions violators. Also read: US tech giants urge India to rethink Digital Competition Law
Key Points
- The newly enacted US law has conferred upon the president sweeping powers to impede access to digital assets, eliciting considerable unease among experts in the field.
- Renowned digital assets commentator Scott Johnsson condemned the legislation, expressing concerns about its far-reaching implications. He questioned the law’s intent, suggesting it could potentially lead to a blanket ban on user-level protocols and smart contracts associated…
- Observant users on X platform highlighted Senator Mark Warner’s strategic inclusion of legislative components, facilitating the grant.
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