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Digital Assets, Crypto Assets, Opinion K. Braeden Anderson Digital Assets, Crypto Assets, Opinion K. Braeden Anderson

Opinion: U.S. Congress Must Establish a Clear Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets to Maintain Western Leadership in Financial Innovation

By now, we all know that cryptographic blockchain has the potential to revolutionize the transfer of value over the internet—quickly, inexpensively, and without intermediaries. With mass-adoption, a blockchain-powered immutable public ledger of transactions could reshape financial systems globally. Yet, like any transformative technology, its long-term success hinges on legal and regulatory clarity. It is time for Congress to establish a comprehensive, sensible framework for regulating crypto assets.

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