Congress Moves Toward Comprehensive Crypto Regulation
Bipartisan support grows as lawmakers aim to establish clear guidelines for the cryptocurrency industry.
- The House will vote on the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) to create a regulatory framework for crypto.
- The Senate voted to overturn SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, which imposed strict accounting standards on crypto assets.
- President Biden has threatened to veto the repeal of SAB-121 despite bipartisan backing.
- The SEC is considering approval of spot ether ETFs, following earlier approval of Bitcoin ETFs.
- Consensus 2024 will feature key policymakers discussing the future of crypto regulation.