House Republicans to Set New Subcommittee on Crypto, Will Have Key Role in Developing Bills
The House Republicans have announced the formation of a new subcommittee dedicated to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. This subcommittee will have a key role in developing legislation and regulations that will govern the use of these technologies.
House Republicans to Set New Subcommittee on Crypto
House Republicans are set to form a subcommittee devoted to the monitoring and legislation of cryptocurrency in the upcoming Congress. This shows that they recognize its importance and are ready to make it a priority on their agenda.
House Republicans are creating a new subcommittee focused on crypto.
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Incoming Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry said it's needed as Congress spends more time grappling with crypto topics, per @politico. pic.twitter.com/qCGtUSFVfy
On Thursday, in an interview, Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), who is the new Financial Services Chair and has always looked into tech problems related to finance, delivered his statement. To fill the current void in the committee’s knowledge of crypto topics, he has decided to construct a panel. He insists that this is necessary as there is an obvious need for more expertise in the area.
Rep. French Hill Takes the Helm Of Subcommittee On Digital Assets: What It Could Mean
Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) will lead the subcommittee on digital assets, financial technology, and inclusion. Hill has been at the forefront of establishing Republican support for a central bank digital currency and its feasibility in the marketplace.
Republican lawmakers push for crypto regulation with new panel
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House Financial Services chair Patrick McHenry (R-NC) announced the new subcommittee on Thursday. | Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
Republican lawmakers announced a new panel on Thursday that wi… pic.twitter.com/21xBKct2u8
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio), who is renowned for his opinions on cryptocurrency, has been appointed vice chair of the subcommittee. In an update about the subcommittees and their respective chairs in Financial Services, McHenry unveiled the change.
With the establishment of the Digital Assets panel, it is clear that cryptocurrencies now dominate Congress’ financial regulation agenda. This is a substantial change from the Financial Services Committee’s prior mainstay of close supervision of banks, Wall Street companies, and their regulators.
In recent years, digital asset startups have been actively lobbying to establish a favorable regulatory climate for their industry. Their efforts have paid off as they’ve earned support from both sides of the political aisle.
Recent months have been hard for crypto companies with a market crash and the collapse of FTX leading to legal action against its executives. In response to this, many crypto firms are taking defensive measures to protect their interests.
How Crypto Regulations Could Change The Future Of Cryptocurrencies
With this move, the Republican Party is looking to stay ahead of the curve in terms of understanding and regulating the crypto space. This could be a major turning point for cryptocurrencies, as it shows that legislators are increasingly recognizing their potential and taking steps towards embracing them.
