US Treasury Seeks Clarity on Crypto Regulations, Cites Bitcoin Creator Nakamoto
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, which aims to establish clear dividing lines between regulatory agencies and define digital assets as securities or commodities.
The lack of clear guidelines has led many crypto companies to operate in a state of legal uncertainty, prompting the need for a framework that prevents talent drain and maintains the US's competitiveness in the sector.
Bessent's remarks marked a historic milestone when he quoted Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, highlighting the significance of blockchain technology in the global financial landscape.