Us Senator Supports Crypto Transparency & Investor Protection
Date
9/15/2023 4:00:44 AM
(MENAFN- CoinXposure) Senator Sherrod Brown, chairman of the Senate banking Committee, has urged regulatory authorities to use their authority to foster crypto market transparency and safeguard investors.
In actively shaping the future of crypto legislation, Senator Brown, a Democrat representing Ohio, holds a crucial role, and his message is finding resonance among federal agencies responsible for overseeing financial markets.
In a formal letter directed to U.S. Treasury Secretary JYellen, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Senator Brown emphasized the necessity for proactive action .
He earnestly urged these agencies to utilize their existing regulatory tools to identify and eliminate maliciactors within the crypto industry while enhancing consumer protection.
Senator Brown's letter highlighted the inadequacies of the industry's self-regulation, emphasizing that the lack of transparency primarily benefits those within the crypto sector, mainly its insiders and executives. He stated:
This call to action follows previlegislative initiatives in Congress, where bills introduced in July by the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee, led by Republican lawmakers, aimed to overhaul regulations in the crypto market and establish rules for stablecoins.
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These bills are currently slated for House floor votes and, if passed, will proceed to the Senate.
Senator Brown's proactive stance underscores the growing acknowledgment of the imperative for stricter oversight within the cryptocurrency domain, explicitly focusing on transparency and safeguarding investors.
As the discourse surrounding crypto regulation continues to evolve, Senator Brown's appeal to regulatory authorities aims to ensure that current laws and regulations are effectively applied to address deficiencies within the industry.
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