US financial committee votes in favor of key crypto bills
The US House Financial Services Committee passed two crypto regulatory bills , clarifying jurisdiction for crypto firms under SEC and CFTC. On July 26, the House Financial Services Committee voted in favor of two bills – the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act and the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. The former bill, approved with a 35-15 majority, aims to establish clear rules for crypto firms regarding registration with either the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). #PASSED: In a historic first, the House Financial Services Committee just advanced the BIPARTISAN FIT for the 21st Century Act to protect consumers and provide clear rules of the road for the digital asset ecosystem. Up next: @HouseAgGOP considers the legislation tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/kOyLmolPuz — Financial Services GOP (@FinancialCmte) July 26, 2023 The Republican bill also outlines a process for firms to...