Crypto Events
By James Thorp
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The Need for Clearer Rules on Digital Assets. Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, who chaired the hearing, stressed the importance of creating a…
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SEC’s Role Under Scrutiny. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the U.S.
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Concerns About U.S. Losing Blockchain Leadership. One of the central themes of the hearing was the concern that without clearer regulations, the U.S.
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What’s Next for U.S. Crypto Regulation?. The hearing is just one part of a larger movement in Congress to modernize financial laws for the…
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Lawmakers gathered in Washington for the first market structure hearing of the 2025 congressional session, aiming to tackle the growing confusion surrounding cryptocurrency…
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The session, titled “American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: Aligning the U.S.
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Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, who chaired the hearing, stressed the importance of creating a legal framework that promotes the growth of digital assets while ensuring that…
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Rep. Steil pointed out that while some progress has been made with the regulation of certain aspects of the digital asset space, such as payment stablecoins, much more needs to…
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“It's crucial for Congress to act now,” Rep. Steil said. “Our country is at a crossroads, and if we want to remain a leader in innovation, we must create clear rules for the…
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A significant portion of the discussion focused on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and its growing influence over the digital asset industry.
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Rep. Troy Downing from Montana expressed frustration over the SEC’s efforts to extend its authority over the entire digital asset market, warning that such overreach could push…
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Legal experts at the hearing agreed with this sentiment, calling for Congress to take the lead on digital asset regulations. Tiffany J.
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“If the U.S. doesn’t provide clear, supportive regulations, we could lose our competitive edge in blockchain innovation,” Werrett said.
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The hearing underscored the growing urgency of the situation, as countries around the world are already moving forward with their own crypto regulations.
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For now, the crypto industry and lawmakers alike are looking to the future, hopeful that clearer regulations will foster innovation, improve investor protections, and position…
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