U.S. Senate finally explodes...Crypto bill, fate imminent after 1 year of neglect

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A key Republican figure in the U.S. has strongly urged the Senate to vote on a stalled cryptocurrency regulation bill, signaling that discussions on crypto institutionalization, which had been sluggish, are expected to gain rapid momentum.

According to Cointelegraph, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on April 30 (local time), U.S. Republican Senator Thom Tillis pressed the Senate Banking Committee for the swift passage of a bill that would provide clear regulatory guidelines for the cryptocurrency industry. Senator Tillis pointed out that the current regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. is hindering innovation and causing the U.S. to lose competitiveness in the global market.

This move is interpreted as an attempt to accelerate the legislative process for bills such as the U.S. Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill (CLARITY), which had passed the U.S. House of Representatives but was stalled in the Senate Banking Committee. Senator Tillis emphasized that these bills are essential for clarifying the definition of assets, protecting investors, and ensuring market soundness. In particular, the move reflects a sense of urgency that the U.S. should not lag in its response, especially with the introduction of global regulatory standards like the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

Senator Sherrod Brown, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has maintained a cautious stance on processing the bill, consistently warning about the risks of the cryptocurrency market. In response, Senator Tillis countered that the regulatory vacuum actually exposes investors to risk and argued that the committee should proceed with a formal vote. Senator Tillis warned, "If we don't act, innovation will go elsewhere, and that will be a significant loss for the American economy."

This push for the bill is also linked to criticism of the enforcement-centric regulatory approach of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Chairman Gary Gensler. The industry has criticized Chairman Gensler's attitude of trying to control the market through lawsuits without clear legislation, stating that it exacerbates confusion across the industry. Senator Tillis stressed the need to increase market predictability by clearly defining the scope of regulatory agencies' authority through legislation.

As cryptocurrency emerges as a key issue in political circles ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Senator Tillis's actions are interpreted as a strategic move to secure legislative leadership. If the bill passes the Senate Banking Committee, the cryptocurrency industry in the U.S. is expected to reach a new institutional turning point. Market participants are closely watching whether this push for a vote will lead to actual legislation and resolve long-standing uncertainties.

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