In an impressive bipartisanship , the U. S. House voted for a resolution to disown a SEC rule that deals with the management of digital assets by the custodians of cryptocurrency. SEC bulletin, which doesn’t require full process of rulemaking, is obliging companies to demonstrate accounts of crypto assets according to hard rules.
Republicans were mostly in support of the motion, their arguments based on the fact that there were too many requirements which would end up becoming burdensome for banks. They feel that the commissions and environmental preservation will drive banks out of such business lines with little ability to support their customers.
Democrats were split, with some like Congressman Maxine Waters defending SEC efforts to protect investors from fraudulent practices and informing the market while some others said that SEC’s role was only important at the initial stages.
This proves to be a real challenge, and the authorities will need to take a complex approach to the wide range of jobs they do in regulating the field of cryptocurrency, which is still emerging. Managing a suitable middle ground between innovation and the safety of consumers will be critical. The SEC is an important watchdog, but overly complex rules could indirectly shorten the crypto market.