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Coinbase CEO: Crypto Bill Has Bipartisan Backing and Real Momentum
Key Takeaways
- Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noted that bipartisan momentum could push a key crypto regulation bill forward in Congress;
- The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to define how agencies like the SEC and CFTC will oversee non-stablecoin digital assets;
- Armstrong says the bill will help protect consumers, support US innovation, and reduce regulatory overreach in the crypto industry.
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase
After meeting with several lawmakers in Washington, he stated in a video message shared on X that a new regulatory bill for crypto has real potential to move forward.
The legislation in focus, known as the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, aims to outline how various government agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will manage and oversee digital assets.
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This bill is particularly focused on assets that are not tied to a stable value, like tokenized stocks.
Armstrong emphasized that clearer rules would protect consumers and encourage businesses and developers to operate within the US.
He argued that such a framework would prevent overreach by regulatory figures, as he referenced past tensions between the crypto industry and the SEC.
Armstrong stated that the draft version of the bill is currently being actively reviewed and revised by members of Congress. He noted that it will soon be presented to industry stakeholders for their input.
According to him, lawmakers from both political parties are showing a willingness to support the bill’s progress. He described the momentum behind it as strong and difficult to stop.
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