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Pelosi Eyes Support for Controversial Crypto Legislation Amid Democratic Opposition

Published 05/22/2024, 11:50 PM
Updated 05/23/2024, 12:15 AM
Pelosi Eyes Support for Controversial Crypto Legislation Amid Democratic Opposition

  • Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly considering supporting the Republican-led FIT21 crypto regulation bill.
  • The FIT21 bill aims to clarify the CFTC and SEC regulatory roles.
  • Pelosi’s support would contrast with that of prominent Democrats who oppose the bill.

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is reportedly contemplating support for a Republican-led crypto bill. The bill in question is the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), which will be brought to the House for a vote on May 22.

According to The American Prospect, sources close to Pelosi suggest that the Speaker Emerita, who has stepped down from her leadership role within the Democratic Party, is leaning towards backing the legislation.

The FIT21 bill, if passed, could have far-reaching implications for the regulation of cryptocurrencies. It aims to clarify the regulatory roles of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). One of the key changes proposed is the revision of the Howey test, a legal standard used since the 1930s to determine if an asset is a security. This amendment could significantly limi…

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