Joint Hearing: American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: A Blueprint... (EventID=118185)

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Connect with the House Financial Services Committee » Get the latest news: https://democrats-financialservices.house.gov/ » Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USHouseFSC » Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/USHouseFSC » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ushousefsc/ » Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ushousefsc.bsky.social ___________________________________ » Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@USHouseFSC?sub_confirmation=1 ___________________________________ Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) The Committee on Agriculture and Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Chair Congressman Steil and Ranking Member Congressman Lynch will hold a joint hearing entitled, “American Innovation and the Future of Digital Assets: A Blueprint for the 21st Century." ___________________________________ Witnesses for this one-panel hearing will be: ● Mr. James Rathmell, General Counsel, Haun Ventures ● Mr. Alex Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Hiro Systems ● Mr. Daniel J. Davis, Partner and Co-Chair of Financial Markets and Regulation, Katten and Former General Counsel, Commodity Futures Trading Commission ● Mr. Greg Tusar, Vice President of Institutional Product, Coinbase ● The Honorable Rostin Behnam, Distinguished Fellow, Psaros Center, Georgetown University and Former Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ___________________________________ This hearing will assess the current regulatory roles of the Securities and Exchange Commission (#SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (#CFTC). It will explore potential approaches to clearly delineate jurisdictional boundaries between the two agencies to reduce fragmentation, minimize duplication, and enhance regulatory coordination. The hearing will also evaluate proposed frameworks for classifying digital assets. Additionally, it will consider proposals for SEC oversight of digital commodity issuances and CFTC regulation of centralized exchanges and other intermediaries operating in secondary markets. Finally, the hearing will discuss principles for establishing a durable, future-ready regulatory framework that promotes innovation, ensures investor protection, and provides clear oversight. #digitalassets #crypto #cryptocurrency #congress #innovation #blockchain ___________________________________ Hearing page: https://democrats-financialservices.house.gov/events/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=413309