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US Senate Session on Cryptocurrencies: Regulation and Conflict of Interest

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 hours ago


During a session of the US Senate Banking Committee, discussions focused on cryptocurrency regulation, its use in illegal transactions, and conflicts of interest involving the Trump family.

Role of Cryptocurrency in Illegal Finance

Central to the discussion was the role of cryptocurrency in illegal finance. Committee Chair Tim Scott asserted that cash is more commonly used for criminal activities than cryptocurrencies. In contrast, Elizabeth Warren warned that as the cryptocurrency market expands, so too might illegal activities. She highlighted North Korean hacking as a significant security threat to the U.S.

Adding a factual layer, Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin stated that less than 1% of blockchain transactions are illegal, marking a lower instance relative to traditional finance.

Trump Family Conflict of Interest

Concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving former President Trump and his family’s crypto dealings were raised. Elizabeth Warren alleged a $7 billion involvement of Trump’s assets in cryptocurrencies. Raphael Warnock spurred an ethical discussion about a meme coin associated with Trump. These topics examined the confluence of politics and crypto holdings.

Need for SEC and CFTC Collaboration

Senator Chris Van Hollen highlighted Eric Trump’s previous negotiations for a stablecoin initiative in the UAE before an official visit, suggesting potential legislative benefits. Former White House ethics advisor Richard Painter emphasized the need for uncompromised crypto legislation without vested interests. Harvard’s Timothy Massad advocated for cooperative regulation of crypto assets by the SEC and CFTC, cautioning against Congress undertaking direct regulatory roles. Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association, pushed for a CFTC-led principles-based regulatory framework.

The session underscored the complexity of navigating crypto regulation and its implications on national security and economic progress. Bipartisan legislative initiatives aim to enable crypto sector growth while safeguarding consumers and maintaining U.S. leadership in the global digital asset arena.

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